peppered

Example Sentences

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People wearing cowboy hats and sombreros peppered the audience chamber.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The viewer wants the punches, kicks and knockouts, maybe with a few jokes peppered in to keep things lively.

From Salon • May 27, 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 prop wash peppered me with stinging bits of loose dirt and small gravel, but no big rocks.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos