bite at

Example Sentences

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“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

Or are they just grabbing a bite at home because an Egg McMuffin is, in Boston anyway, $6.59?

From Slate • Aug. 8, 2025

“It can’t be just a movie that somebody decides to divide into parts and and get another bite at the apple, if you will,” Nutt said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2025

"I can understand why residents are unhappy especially when the applicant was allowed a second bite at the cherry via an appeal."

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2025

A bite at light at Ruth a truth a sky-blue presentiment and oh how dear we are to ourselves when it comes, it comes, that long, long shadow in the grass.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver