The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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It’s a good way not to think about the inevitability of the clouds and cold returning, and to enjoy hummingbirds and other winged neighbors up close instead of through a clammy windowpane.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
He trained hummingbirds to eat nectar out of his hand and posted the videos on Instagram.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
Another study led by former graduate student Cynthia Wang-Claypool found that feathers, including those of Anna's hummingbirds, contain ethyl glucuronide, a byproduct of ethanol metabolism.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 25, 2026
Visitors will encounter pollinator gardens alive with butterflies and hummingbirds, color-themed landscapes, and cascading water features, all designed to reflect the beauty of Southern California’s environment with scents of rosemary, jasmine and chaparral.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2025
Or how about its relationship to the plastic flowers in Onofre Martinez’s garden that so confused his myriad hummingbirds?
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
