early bird
noun
1
: an early riser
2
: one that arrives early and especially before possible competitors
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The early bird who takes the first flight of the day will typically get a better price and a lower chance of delays and cancellations.
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Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024
That way, early birds can get some shut-eye while night owls are cozying up with a good book.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
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Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024
That way, early birds can get some shut-eye while night owls are cozying up with a good book.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Early bird.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/early%20bird. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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