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

Ventura County Fire Department officials received a 911 call at 2:40 p.m. reporting that a rattlesnake had bitten the woman on her ankle, said Andrew Dowd, a department spokesperson.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“The trustees have deemed the application of the poultice an unnecessary expense, although I am quite sure they themselves would not enjoy being bitten by fleas.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood