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 oldest trick in the book … foiled by those pesky Bravo cameras.
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
Along with the bacteria that are forming in your garbage disposal from the particles, your drain is becoming attractive to these pesky flies.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
Learning to trust someone who hurt her so deeply again, especially when pesky romantic feelings won’t stop fighting to the surface.
—Brittany Johnson, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
The sateen weave strikes the perfect balance for fall—breathable enough to release pesky heat and moisture, yet cozy and smooth enough to snuggle into on cooler nights.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
Along with the bacteria that are forming in your garbage disposal from the particles, your drain is becoming attractive to these pesky flies.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
Learning to trust someone who hurt her so deeply again, especially when pesky romantic feelings won’t stop fighting to the surface.
—Brittany Johnson, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
The sateen weave strikes the perfect balance for fall—breathable enough to release pesky heat and moisture, yet cozy and smooth enough to snuggle into on cooler nights.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesky. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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