bite at
Example Sentences
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The US leader is himself under pressure, with rising energy costs beginning to bite at home.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
“That scheme ensures that petitioners get just one bite at the apple—not zero or two,” wrote the judges, appointed by President Trump and former President George W. Bush.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
In 2003, Gov. Ed Rendell offered up a $264 million incentive package designed to placate USAir by improving facilities in both Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, but the airline didn’t bite, at least not exactly.
From Slate • Nov. 24, 2025
Constantly putting good food in my body, even if it was just a bite at a time.
From Salon • May 23, 2025
She yanked and tried to bite at them.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
