bitten
Example Sentences
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The Dodgers have been bitten by the injury bug over the past two years, especially in their rotation and bullpen.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 8,000 people annually are bitten by venomous snakes, with fewer than 10 deaths.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026
"It hasn't just been the once or the twice. This is the third time she's actually bitten," Smith said.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
“Call 911 right away if bitten and try to stay calm,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
No breakfast at all, not today with his bitten tongue swelling in his mouth.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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