a little bird
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Or the dipper, a little bird Norwegians call “the Fossekall, the ‘Call of the waterfall,’” that once gave Mr. Macfarlane a change of mood.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 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
“I’m just a little bird saying, ‘How about this way?’
From New York Times ● Apr. 12, 2022
This secret is like a little bird peeking out of its nest, not quite ready to fly.
From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy
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