bitten

Example Sentences

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A woman, 31, was bitten on the arm and received treatment at hospital.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

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

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

"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

“Your final rite of passage requires you to retrieve your name without being bitten by one of the snakes. We will proceed alphabetically, by surname.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray