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Examples of pesky in a Sentence
I've been trying to get rid of this pesky cold for weeks.
the pesky problem of what to do with all the leftovers
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LaMelo Ball’s pesky troublesome ankles, Cody Martin’s languishing knee problems, Mark Williams’ back trouble — which apparently also involves a bone issue — and Miles Bridges’ legal woes robbed Clifford of any legitimate shot at success.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2024
Stock up on the popular Dr. Scholl's Time Off Sneakers for walking-heavy trips, the waterproof Sorel Brex Chelsea Boots to stay one step ahead of those pesky April showers, and the versatile Tory Burch Women's Ballet Loafers to put a sleek finishing touch on your favorite travel looks.
—Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2024
Sit back, relax, and forget about those pesky household chores.
—Georgie Peru, PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2024
The pesky rodent survived, and the putt fell about 54 seconds later — and the stroke counted.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2024
Eloise at the Plaza is perfect for the younger set — especially those who tire of their suburban surroundings and long for big city sophistication, total freedom, and a reprieve from their pesky parents.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2023
But first there are those pesky, defiant whispers, the ones that began even before last summer’s World Cup debacle.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2024
Cizikas, Clutterbuck and Martin have manned the fourth line — dubbed the identity line, in no small reason because its grinding, pesky nature is particularly appreciated by Long Islanders — for the last six seasons.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024
No pesky little price list to scan just in case that bottle of water is gonna cost you an arm and a leg.
—Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2024
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2024
Stock up on the popular Dr. Scholl's Time Off Sneakers for walking-heavy trips, the waterproof Sorel Brex Chelsea Boots to stay one step ahead of those pesky April showers, and the versatile Tory Burch Women's Ballet Loafers to put a sleek finishing touch on your favorite travel looks.
—Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2024
Sit back, relax, and forget about those pesky household chores.
—Georgie Peru, PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2024
The pesky rodent survived, and the putt fell about 54 seconds later — and the stroke counted.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2024
Eloise at the Plaza is perfect for the younger set — especially those who tire of their suburban surroundings and long for big city sophistication, total freedom, and a reprieve from their pesky parents.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2023
But first there are those pesky, defiant whispers, the ones that began even before last summer’s World Cup debacle.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2024
Cizikas, Clutterbuck and Martin have manned the fourth line — dubbed the identity line, in no small reason because its grinding, pesky nature is particularly appreciated by Long Islanders — for the last six seasons.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024
No pesky little price list to scan just in case that bottle of water is gonna cost you an arm and a leg.
—Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2024
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesky. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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