were biting
- past progressive of bite.
Example Sentences
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Regardless, Andy’s career calculus was relatable at a time when millions of strivers in a fast-changing media industry were biting their tongues and joining whisper networks, jockeying for position and going along to get along.
From Salon ● Jan. 17, 2026
Perhaps they were biting their tongues, aware of unfamiliar audiences watching at home.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2025
That means the mosquitoes were biting outside, where bed nets and indoor spraying offer no protection.
From Science Magazine ● Sep. 8, 2022
“They were biting the hand that feeds them.”
From Washington Post ● Nov. 30, 2019
They were biting good for the first fishing of summer.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
