larks

Example Sentences

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A small subset of larks are true 5 a.m. people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

Land-sparing urban areas are breeding grounds for birds that lay many eggs, use open nests more frequently, and have short life cycles, such as stonechats, chiffchaffs and crested larks.

From Science Daily • Dec. 12, 2023

“Even larks and katydids are supposed, by some, to dream.”

From Scientific American • Jun. 16, 2023

Activists criticised the restrictions, saying they would harm the cats' welfare, while also stressing they supported efforts to protect the larks.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2022

William starts out slowly now, so as not to overtake the pilgrims, but soon the cool air and swooping larks whip his mood into a fine, happy froth, and he completely forgets.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz