bitten

Example Sentences

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A woman, 31, was bitten on the arm and received treatment at hospital.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

In March, two people were fatally bitten by rattlesnakes in Southern California alone, a 46-year-old woman from Ventura County and a 25-year-old man in Orange County.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

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

Tall Tailless moved closer to the warmth, and Wolf watched anxiously in case he got his paws bitten.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver