bird's-eye view

Example Sentences

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In reconnaissance, a sniper can’t match the bird’s-eye view of a drone or the speed at which it can move.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

For that reason, I suggest you enlist independent third-party help: a fee-only fiduciary who can give you a bird’s-eye view of your finances and who has no incentive to sell you another policy.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

After wearing multiple hats on “Baby Reindeer,” Gadd thought this time around he could get a purely external bird’s-eye view of a project as showrunner and writer of “Half Man.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

"The bird's-eye view from drones gives us a huge boost in situational awareness," explained a spokesperson from the LFB.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025

A bird’s-eye view of ten or a dozen of the principal pueblos, then a landing for lunch in the valley of Malpais.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley