a little bird
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On “Pajarito,” a light and whimsical number in Spanish addressed to a little bird, he whistles part of the melody as the circular chord progression invites clapping along.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
Chickens lay eggs all the time, but we had a little bird flu thing, we lost 25% of the eggs.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2023
In the early going, the loudest noises came from visiting supporters after Bye’s goal and from fans chanting to save a little bird that declined to leave the field.
From Washington Post • Apr. 23, 2022
He would look like a little bird and Bugs Bunny.
From Fox News • Dec. 3, 2021
I almost laugh, but then I feel Mrs. Salisbury like a little bird on my shoulder.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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