bite

Example Sentences

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According to a report published in the South China Morning Post, the new rules are starting to bite on financial institutions in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The plan is to infect males — which don’t bite — with a bacteria called Wolbachia, which effectively renders them sterile.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The powder clings beautifully to potatoes before roasting, the dried dairy helping to encourage browning while the herbs perfume every bite.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Huge front teeth bite down on the cane, and the creature chews.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

She took another, bigger bite, almost finishing the whole thing, then placed the remnants back on the plate.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith