spicy

Example Sentences

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The protein shifted, too, from bacon to a combination that felt more complete: spicy pork sausage for depth, tender chicken breast for substance.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Elsewhere, we look at a delightfully spicy confirmation hearing this week, Illinois primary results, and the president’s announcement of a member of Congress’ imminent death.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

He knew the injured sailors would want familiar food—not spicy Sri Lankan fare—and lots of meat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Wales and Ireland's relations in the past have been spicy, mainly in Warren Gatland's first stint in charge as head coach.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

The hams and the venison hung in their paper wrappings, and all the bunches of dried herbs, the spicy herbs for cooking and the bitter herbs for medicine, gave the place a dusty-spicy smell.

From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder