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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Luke Joyce batted 2-for-2 with a two-run double and tossed a 1-2-3 seventh inning for the save, backing Ryan Atkinson’s go-ahead single in the sixth as Braintree edged a pesky Milton, 4-3, in Bay State Conference play.
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Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
The size is compact enough to fit in your pocket, and the formula doesn’t leave a pesky white cast behind.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
Pixels • That pesky little tungsten cube has been on quite a journey since Tess boosted it from Duncan’s office.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2026
For stainless steel appliances, Aparacio recommends a non‑abrasive stainless‑steel spray and wiping in the direction of the grain to avoid any pesky streaks.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
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Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
The size is compact enough to fit in your pocket, and the formula doesn’t leave a pesky white cast behind.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
Pixels • That pesky little tungsten cube has been on quite a journey since Tess boosted it from Duncan’s office.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2026
For stainless steel appliances, Aparacio recommends a non‑abrasive stainless‑steel spray and wiping in the direction of the grain to avoid any pesky streaks.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesky. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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