peppered

Example Sentences

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From his elevated seat on the witness stand, Fuhrman sat silent as Simpson’s defense team peppered him with question after question.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

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

And there were so many trees, lush and green, peppered by only a few houses.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds