How to Use pepperoni in a Sentence

pepperoni

noun
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  • Place 2 slices of pepperoni on each slice of cheese and then top with a basil leaf.
    — Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2021
  • This recipe takes the idea of a pepperoni pizza and makes a few tasty tweaks.
    — Washington Post, 18 Jan. 2022
  • There are 9 grams of protein per serving of the four-cheese and 10 grams in the pepperoni.
    — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 7 Apr. 2021
  • But the whole thing also looks like a slice of pepperoni.
    — Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2022
  • To put an end to the punitive drills, the teen had to do one thing: eat a pepperoni pizza.
    — Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2022
  • Some folks came for the stories, others for the pepperoni and beer.
    — AZCentral.com, 8 Jan. 2023
  • As for the pies, there are the standbys like Margherita, pepperoni, and pesto.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 June 2023
  • The pepperoni’s the cup-and-char kind popular in the Midwest.
    — Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Dec. 2021
  • Replace the olives with pepperoni or the toppings of your choice.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2023
  • And there is no need to settle for cheese or pepperoni.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 27 Apr. 2021
  • The same thing can be said for feeding Frank too much pepperoni.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2021
  • Grab a 10-inch pie with red sauce, pepperoni, sausage, bacon and ham for $9 this week.
    — Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2021
  • He was allowed to remove the pepperoni and some of the cheese, but pork residue remained, Gilbert said.
    — NBC News, 2 June 2021
  • There are 48 of the crispy cupped and 32 regular pepperoni slices.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 26 Jan. 2021
  • Cured meats such as pepperoni, sausage and salami are up, too.
    — Susan Dunne, courant.com, 8 Nov. 2021
  • My usual dish there is a slice with pepperoni and red onion (yum yum), and no salad.
    — Toriano Porter, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2024
  • It’s stuffed with pepperoni and cheese and brushed with sriracha for an extra little kick.
    — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2022
  • The top gets a sprinkle of mozzarella, brushed with oil, and topped with pepperoni.
    — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2024
  • Divide the oats among bowls and top with crispy pepperoni, if using.
    — Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2022
  • Try the meat pie topped with sausage, bacon and small pepperoni crisped at the edges along with sweet mozzarella and grana padano.
    — Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 21 Oct. 2020
  • One of the teens took a pepperoni stick from the counter and starting eating it, then gave a second one to his friend, police said.
    — Amy Lieu, Fox News, 12 Sep. 2018
  • Three pieces of white, plain and pepperoni plus a bonus meat calzone for a total of $5.34 after tax.
    — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2024
  • They are made out of bread rolls with pepperoni and sometimes cheese baked into the middle.
    — Rebecca Deczynski, Good Housekeeping, 4 June 2019
  • Meatball, sausage, and veggie-laden options can last up to two days in the fridge while cheese and pepperoni can stay around for up to four.
    — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 27 Feb. 2019
  • The thin-crust pizza in the shape of a pumpkin has a face made of tomatoes, pepperoni and black olives and is only available in a large.
    — Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2021
  • But skip sausage and pepperoni, and go for a full-on celebration of spring.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2023
  • In the calzone part, there's a garlic white sauce, cheese and julienned pepperoni.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 28 Jan. 2022
  • The Updog, showered with thin slices of pepperoni and studded with spicy sausage, may serve as the meat lover’s pizza.
    — Louisa Chu, chicagotribune.com, 11 Apr. 2022
  • The two ordered pepperoni pizza, according to the pool report.
    — Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Pair with pepperoni pizza or noodles with teriyaki sauce.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024

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