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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And yet, now that the tournament is underway, people can’t stop talking about these pesky new hydration breaks.
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Slugs and snails are some of the peskiest garden visitors that can riddle plant leaves with ragged holes or chew tender crops like lettuce down to nubs overnight.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
All for fun, all for no pay, and best of all, all with no pesky editorial interference.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Cleaning Pots And Pans Coffee grounds are a natural abrasive and can be added to any dish soap and water combo to scrub away pesky scum and food stains.
—Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Slugs and snails are some of the peskiest garden visitors that can riddle plant leaves with ragged holes or chew tender crops like lettuce down to nubs overnight.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
All for fun, all for no pay, and best of all, all with no pesky editorial interference.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Cleaning Pots And Pans Coffee grounds are a natural abrasive and can be added to any dish soap and water combo to scrub away pesky scum and food stains.
—Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesky. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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