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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Designed to give pet owners some peace of mind, its suction power is also primed to pick up pesky shedding fur lying around.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2025
Its 10,000 Pa HyperForce Suction can lift small pesky bits off the ground like crumbs and debris from all kinds of surfaces such as hardwood and carpet, leaving your space looking spotless.
—PC Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025
That’s why the best purple shampoos are a necessary first step in your hair-care routine, helping keep your texture healthy and preventing those pesky yellow and orange tinges from dulling your shine.
—Austen Tosone, Glamour, 17 Nov. 2025
Schroder played his typically pesky on-ball defense and forced an 8-second violation against Timberwolves backup guard Rob Dillingham.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2025
Its 10,000 Pa HyperForce Suction can lift small pesky bits off the ground like crumbs and debris from all kinds of surfaces such as hardwood and carpet, leaving your space looking spotless.
—PC Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025
That’s why the best purple shampoos are a necessary first step in your hair-care routine, helping keep your texture healthy and preventing those pesky yellow and orange tinges from dulling your shine.
—Austen Tosone, Glamour, 17 Nov. 2025
Schroder played his typically pesky on-ball defense and forced an 8-second violation against Timberwolves backup guard Rob Dillingham.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesky. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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