bitten

Example Sentences

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He often gets bitten by bedbugs and walks with a cane, making climbing up and down from his bed difficult.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

There’s a smaller risk of getting ill through direct contact, such as by being bitten by an infected rodent or by touching its saliva.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

One grandmother with nerve damage to her feet caused by diabetes has spoken of having parts of her toes bitten off.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

About 8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes annually, and only around five of the people who are bitten typically die, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The scrutiny was like being bitten: it made Christopher feel something had got into his skin.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell