worm
Example Sentences
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This is a case of the early bird losing the worm.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
But maybe in some twisted reality, their donation really was a move of pure benevolence, and not a blatant way to worm their wealth into another facet of our everyday lives.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
The researchers also proposed an explanation for the pale "white worm" appearance reported in some bottles: larvae that spend long periods in alcohol may lose some of their reddish color over time.
From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026
Maybe it was the underbelly of all of the bravado and power-seeking—some desire to counter all the validation with the humiliation of knowing that, deep down, he’s just a revolting little worm.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026
I nodded, just as Bessie burst into tears because Joey was dangling a fat worm in her face.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
