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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Pest Control Dealing with unwanted ants in the home or other pesky insects, specifically within your household plants?
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Thanks to the 2-inch rim, your baseboards are protected from any pesky mud that accumulates on the soles.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
The Signature Laser Facial helped even out my skin texture and get rid of pesky acne scarring from my teenage years.
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Plus, don’t miss our splurge-worthy hack for treating pesky under-eye circles, and the secret behind our dewy complexions.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Thanks to the 2-inch rim, your baseboards are protected from any pesky mud that accumulates on the soles.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
The Signature Laser Facial helped even out my skin texture and get rid of pesky acne scarring from my teenage years.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026
Plus, don’t miss our splurge-worthy hack for treating pesky under-eye circles, and the secret behind our dewy complexions.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesky. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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