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also bit (at)
as in destroyed
to consume or wear away gradually
the waves were biting at the sand castle I had worked so hard on
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Verb
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Though most of his property was destroyed in the fire, a carnival operator named Bunny Gibbons bought Gein's car and charged 25 cents for people to view it until authorities shut down the operation.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025 -
The Gaza Strip itself has been nearly leveled, with the United Nations estimating 78% of structures having been damaged or destroyed, leaving a monumental task of rebuilding for whoever will govern the enclave next.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Almonds can be eaten whole, chopped, sliced, or ground into almond flour or butter.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
6 Oct. 2025
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Almonds are a versatile and nutritious food that can be eaten raw or toasted.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As the cone eroded over time, olivine crystals became concentrated in this area.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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The billionaire investor compared today's environment to the early 1970s, when inflation, heavy government spending and high debt loads eroded confidence in paper assets and fiat currencies.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Bitten (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bitten%20%28at%29. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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