bite at

Example Sentences

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The US leader is himself under pressure, with rising energy costs beginning to bite at home.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“That scheme ensures that petitioners get just one bite at the apple—not zero or two,” wrote the judges, appointed by President Trump and former President George W. Bush.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

“So the NIMBYs will only get one bite at the apple,” Gamba said, using the acronym for “not in my backyard” that refers to people considered reflexively opposed to development near them.

From Salon • Aug. 17, 2025

Or are they just grabbing a bite at home because an Egg McMuffin is, in Boston anyway, $6.59?

From Slate • Aug. 8, 2025

“What’s with you two? Here’s how it works: Mom says, you do, everybody’s life is so much easier, see? We’ll grab a bite at the diner on the way.”

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin