biting
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He also urged people not to try and capture snapping turtles themselves, saying they would likely try to defend themselves by biting.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Researchers say a better understanding of how deer keds and other biting flies use their senses could eventually contribute to improved monitoring and control strategies.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua makes his first public comments since being sued for allegedly biting a woman in December.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
“The Late Show” may be leaving CBS, but Colbert’s voice — and his biting satire — aren’t going anywhere.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
“Well, we’re not the dress-up types,” I said, picking up another sugary petit four and biting into it to stop myself from defending Mamá’s honor to the point of being rude to our hostess.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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