bite at

Example Sentences

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“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

In 2003, Gov. Ed Rendell offered up a $264 million incentive package designed to placate USAir by improving facilities in both Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, but the airline didn’t bite, at least not exactly.

From Slate • Nov. 24, 2025

"I can understand why residents are unhappy especially when the applicant was allowed a second bite at the cherry via an appeal."

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2025

Vargas’ resignation “gives us another bite at the apple for another supervisory seat,” Whitsell, the chair of the county Republican Party, said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2025

The cat listened carefully, although sometimes he lost patience with the tutoring and began to bite at the tantalizingly moving pen.

From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman