bitten
Example Sentences
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A woman has been bitten by a wolf in a major shopping street in Hamburg, according to German authorities.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
The Dodgers have been bitten by the injury bug over the past two years, especially in their rotation and bullpen.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 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
“Do you mean to tell me that Lucy was bitten by such a bat; and that such a thing is here in London in the nineteenth century?”
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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