peppered

Example Sentences

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As of May, there were eight facilities peppered throughout the state that are owned and operated mostly by Geo Group and CoreCivic.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 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

Analysts have peppered industry executives with questions about potential mergers, wondering if, or when, carriers might get swallowed up.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Tiny, cold, featherlike feelings peppered his body and face.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry