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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There is also that pesky state practice of adding sales taxes after motorists are charged the Illinois gas tax and the four-cent fuel tax levied by the Lake County Board.
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Before last season, the Dolphins didn’t pay enough attention to pesky details like the bottom of the roster or salary-cap maintenance.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Don't forget to tackle that pesky dishwasher filter prior to running your cycle.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
That pesky point-of-attack defense is diverting drivers from the basket.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Before last season, the Dolphins didn’t pay enough attention to pesky details like the bottom of the roster or salary-cap maintenance.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Don't forget to tackle that pesky dishwasher filter prior to running your cycle.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
That pesky point-of-attack defense is diverting drivers from the basket.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesky. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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