bitten

Example Sentences

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“Call 911 right away if bitten and try to stay calm,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates about 8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes each year, with fewer than 10 deaths annually.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Her daughter, Robyn Thomson, said it was vital the public knew to seek urgent treatment if scratched or bitten by an animal abroad, as only immediate medical attention can prevent the disease developing.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

You might think that Whitmarsh would have been "once bitten twice shy" when it came to Honda.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Praying I hadn’t bitten off far more than I could chew.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson