bitten

Example Sentences

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Travolta was bitten by the acting bug early.

From Barron's • May 15, 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

“The administration seems to have bitten off more than it could chew.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

I am surprised he has not bitten through the wood yet.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone