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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 LifeStraw Personal Water Filter protects against pesky bacteria, microsilt, sand, cloudiness and even microplastics that have infiltrated water around the world.
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Adrienne Jordan, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2024
No one wants to lose their watermelons to pests like aphids, armyworms, or cucumber beetles, so keep your eyes peeled for these pesky insects.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2024
Fighting through warm dead air and a pesky Brewers offense, Glasnow was an ace for five innings.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2024
Its Extract mode pulls out pesky blackheads, dirt, and oil gently, while Infuse mode helps push serum into the skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 July 2024
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Adrienne Jordan, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2024
No one wants to lose their watermelons to pests like aphids, armyworms, or cucumber beetles, so keep your eyes peeled for these pesky insects.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2024
Fighting through warm dead air and a pesky Brewers offense, Glasnow was an ace for five innings.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2024
Its Extract mode pulls out pesky blackheads, dirt, and oil gently, while Infuse mode helps push serum into the skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 July 2024
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesky. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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