As a result, their book writing lacks passion and bite.

Mr. Bush would wisely encourage small employers to band together to buy insurance, but his proposal lacks bite.

Though lacking bite, it had a pleasing flavor and texture.

He seems to be without malice and his self-defense lacks bite.

The play is never as funny as it sounds; it lacks bite.

There is venom in your heart but your tongue lacks bite.

But those complaints lacked bite, because the chiefs had said the situation was tight but manageable.

Their play lacked bite and they did not manage a shot at goal until Clough's attempt in the 62nd minute.

Their banter, lacking bite, wastes time that should be spent on news.

The movements were physically forceful, yet lacked satirical bite.