bite

Example Sentences

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Here, too, we’ll bite the bullet: Virtue signaling is—or can often be—virtuous.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

The last time they waited to catch the big fish, he didn’t bite.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

But executives are careful to point out that they aren’t going to bite the hand that feeds them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

"It is obviously a big win. I just think it's a little bit premature and it might come back to bite them."

From BBC • May 6, 2026

I bite my lip so I won’t give him the satisfaction of laughing.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison