bitten

Example Sentences

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The female hiker was about three quarters of a mile up the trail when she was bitten on the ankle.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

If bitten, Dowd advises snake bite victims to remain calm, limit movement to slow the spread of venom and call 911 immediately.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The woman who was bitten, later identified as 46-year-old Gabriela Bautista of Moorpark, died March 19 as a result of rattlesnake venom toxicity, the Ventura County medical examiner’s office told KTLA.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

"It hasn't just been the once or the twice. This is the third time she's actually bitten," Smith said.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

He purses his lips as if he’s bitten into a lemon.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina