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biting

[bahy-ting] / ˈbaɪ tɪŋ /




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Uruguay striker Luis Suarez was suspended from all football-related activity for four months for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini at the 2014 World Cup.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Bolstered by Finch’s ferocious basslines, hit single “Pretend We’re Dead” received significant airplay on alternative rock stations and became the group’s signature song, along with the biting anti-war anthem “Wargasm.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

Ms. Young brings an addled affect and biting humor to the role, making rich comedy of Fontaine’s testy interactions with a flight attendant—a species previously unknown to the character.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

"A fossil like this is extra exciting because it captures a behavior: a tyrannosaur biting into this duckbill's face," said Scannella.

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

“Do you think these are Wonders?” she asked, biting her lip.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney




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