peppered

Example Sentences

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The cub, whose coat is still peppered with reddish fur, is very active and still nursing, he said.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

But, in talking around the situation as he was peppered by the media in his post-match briefing, he did seem to go slightly further than he has before.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

At a series of other events, the gracious and glad-handing presence of the 77-year-old king, who peppered remarks with lighthearted jokes, also kindled a spirit of fellow-feeling among ordinarily divided American politicians.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Administration figures peppered public remarks, publications and social media posts with the phrase.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Caroline waited until he had generously salted and peppered his potatoes, then she laid her elbows on the table and propelled herself a bit closer to it and thus to him.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson