bitten
Example Sentences
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In March, two people were fatally bitten by rattlesnakes in Southern California alone, a 46-year-old woman from Ventura County and a 25-year-old man in Orange County.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 8,000 people annually are bitten by venomous snakes, with fewer than 10 deaths.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026
"It hasn't just been the once or the twice. This is the third time she's actually bitten," Smith said.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
“Call 911 right away if bitten and try to stay calm,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
She never played games with Mawuli and me anymore, and it could be hard just talking to her without getting your head bitten off.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
