bite at
Example Sentences
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Invite someone in the office to have a 15-minute bite at a table.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
The US leader is himself under pressure, with rising energy costs beginning to bite at home.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
“So the NIMBYs will only get one bite at the apple,” Gamba said, using the acronym for “not in my backyard” that refers to people considered reflexively opposed to development near them.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2025
“You don’t really get too many chances in life to truly have a second whack at things, a second bite at the apple,” said Tolia, a 53-year-old father of three.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2025
“As you say, Pip,” returned Mr. Jaggers, turning his eyes upon me coolly, and taking a bite at his forefinger, “I am not at all responsible for that.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
