peppered

Example Sentences

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The 32-year-old MP for Makerfield and his wife had spoken to Burnham about the merits of moving aside for the Greater Manchester mayor and peppered him with questions.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The losing streak has rattled executives and employees, some of whom have peppered all-hands meetings with anxious questions about the company’s future.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

He peppered Lawrence with pointed gossip about rival institutions that might have designs on him.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik