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
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
He would look like a little bird and Bugs Bunny.
From Fox News • Dec. 3, 2021
On my birthday, she brought me a cupcake with a little bird candle on top.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
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