bitten

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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

When I catch up, I ask if he has ever been bitten by a dog?

From BBC • Mar. 16, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

"Yes, but they know he's the leader without having their ears bitten off. Maybe you can do something with him."

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell