pepper
Example Sentences
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The tagline on a bag of salt and pepper pistachios in my cabinet reads, “300-year-old recipe — reborn in California.”
From Salon • May 6, 2026
The miso adds a quiet, savory hum beneath the Parmesan and Pecorino, while the final hit of black pepper keeps everything sharp.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026
She can handle herself—she has an industrial-size pepper spray in her backpack.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Music from the James Bond films and a night of prog rock classics will pepper this year's BBC Proms, alongside the usual programme of orchestras, operas and soloists.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
“Well, I hope you left some suitable excuse,” said her husband, somewhat appeased, as he added a dash of cayenne pepper to the soup.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
