early bird
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Rather than simply progressing toward stronger wings and more efficient flight, some early bird lineages appear to have moved in the opposite direction, adapting to lifestyles in which flying was no longer necessary.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026
This is a case of the early bird losing the worm.
From MarketWatch ● May 20, 2026
We live in a society that values hard work, where we’ve been told since we were small children that “the early bird gets the worm.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 22, 2026
Upon arrival, attendees can pick out personality stickers with phrases like coffee addict, plant lover and early bird.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2025
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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