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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Like cockroaches, mosquitoes, and other pesky insects, the migraine has a distinct life cycle.
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Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
If all goes according to plan, future low-Earth orbit space stations could feature their inflatable LIFE habitats shielded from any pesky cosmic debris.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
The odds will increase if Putin can secure a one-on-one summit with Trump, away from any pesky, pro-Ukrainian intermediaries.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 26 Mar. 2025
These pesky rodents are taking over Britain’s second-biggest city after garbage collectors unhappy with their pay went on strike weeks ago.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
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Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
If all goes according to plan, future low-Earth orbit space stations could feature their inflatable LIFE habitats shielded from any pesky cosmic debris.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
The odds will increase if Putin can secure a one-on-one summit with Trump, away from any pesky, pro-Ukrainian intermediaries.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 26 Mar. 2025
These pesky rodents are taking over Britain’s second-biggest city after garbage collectors unhappy with their pay went on strike weeks ago.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesky. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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