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

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

From Slate • Aug. 8, 2025

Corale Olsen told KSBW-TV that she was in the water at a surfing camp at Asilomar State Beach when a sea lion swam under her instructor’s leg before taking a bite at her leg.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 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

“If you’re having second thoughts, we can grab a bite at Sweeney’s instead.”

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson