early bird
Example Sentences
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Forget the worm, this early bird was after the seed - and a very special one at that.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
This is a case of the early bird losing the worm.
From MarketWatch ● May 20, 2026
Are you, like Lawler, an early bird up with the dawn?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 22, 2026
We all know that the early bird gets the worm, but new research shows they turn to something far more nutritious for their breakfast.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 12, 2024
Luckily, Anna’s an early bird, so I can head straight to Starbucks after dropping Mom off at work.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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