bite

Example Sentences

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The plan is to infect males — which don’t bite — with a bacteria called Wolbachia, which effectively renders them sterile.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

"All dogs can be dangerous if they're not brought up correctly, if not raised the right way, if in pain they can lash out, they can bite."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Bigger tax refunds have helped to offsite the financial bite from higher gas prices, but eventually the refunds will be spent.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

The one time she tried to bake lemon squares for an event at her son’s school, she watched as a woman took a bite and spat it out.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

She yanked and tried to bite at them.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova