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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The Olive and June product can also be applied daily to bare nails as an intensive strengthening treatment that not only fortifies your claws, but also repairs ridges, discoloration, and pesky peeling along the way.
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Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Thomas is used to dealing with the pesky processes of liquor licensing in multiple Kansas City-area municipalities.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Clearly, Clark would rather surround himself with these empty entities than share a difficult conversation with a real person, filled with pesky opinions, wants and needs.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Flash freezing also prevents those pesky ice crystals from forming and turning your berries into flavorless ice cubes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
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Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Thomas is used to dealing with the pesky processes of liquor licensing in multiple Kansas City-area municipalities.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Clearly, Clark would rather surround himself with these empty entities than share a difficult conversation with a real person, filled with pesky opinions, wants and needs.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Flash freezing also prevents those pesky ice crystals from forming and turning your berries into flavorless ice cubes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesky. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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