pepper

Example Sentences

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But a shortage of the particular chilli pepper used to create the quintessential Caribbean condiment is threatening to stifle supply, while sending costs for the region's producers soaring.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Earlier in the week, Kim, who had led a fact-finding tour inside the for-profit prison, had himself been pepper sprayed when he attempted to de-escalate tensions between the protestors and the federal immigration officers.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

The story, they kept saying, was not supposed to be about Andy Kim, or pepper balls, or the spectacle outside the gates.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

Asked about Valdez, Bis said law enforcement deployed chemical irritants including pepper balls, but not rubber bullets, after agitators attempted to breach the perimeter at Glass House Farms.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

“No, thanks,” I say in English, and settle next to Baba, who’s got a plateful of fried eggs sprinkled with pepper.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan