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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

You might think that Whitmarsh would have been "once bitten twice shy" when it came to Honda.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

It was the third multi-million payout in recent years involving allegations that the city animal shelters failed to notify potential adopters that a dog had bitten and seriously injured someone, as required by state law.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

I would have bitten his ankle, but I knew he hadn’t changed his socks for a week.

From "Bunnicula" by Deborah Howe and James Howe