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

“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

“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