bite at

Example Sentences

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The US leader is himself under pressure, with rising energy costs beginning to bite at home.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“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

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

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

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson