bitten
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Travolta was bitten by the acting bug early.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
There’s a smaller risk of getting ill through direct contact, such as by being bitten by an infected rodent or by touching its saliva.
From Salon • May 9, 2026
One grandmother with nerve damage to her feet caused by diabetes has spoken of having parts of her toes bitten off.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
About 8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes annually, and only around five of the people who are bitten typically die, according to the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
“We were bitten by huge horse-flies the size of bumblebees...The boroshudas were the worst pests; they brought the blood at once, and left marks that lasted for weeks.”
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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