early bird
noun
1
: an early riser
2
: one that arrives early and especially before possible competitors
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At the time of writing, the early bird price for the M390 black version is listed at approximately US$162.
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New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
The early bird got the victory on Saturday night in Kansas City, Kansas.
—Reid Spencer, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2026
So this is the ideal side gig for early birds who are happy to get their work done while the rest of the world is sound asleep.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Just like the early bird after the worm, Lake and Porter County voters turned out in the crisp, cold, sunny weather Tuesday to beat the crowds on the first day of early voting.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
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New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
The early bird got the victory on Saturday night in Kansas City, Kansas.
—Reid Spencer, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2026
So this is the ideal side gig for early birds who are happy to get their work done while the rest of the world is sound asleep.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Just like the early bird after the worm, Lake and Porter County voters turned out in the crisp, cold, sunny weather Tuesday to beat the crowds on the first day of early voting.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Early bird.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/early%20bird. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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