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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Those pesky ledges, nasty ground falls, and more hazards of the hobby led to 30 lower extremity fractures among climbers last year.
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Maya Silver, Outside, 29 Sep. 2025
There are no pesky springs or heavy metal frames to pull out.
—Christopher Murray
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All those pesky fingerprints will simply vanish.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
Plus, the stretchy elastic waistband makes the pants easy to slip on and off — no pesky buttons or zippers in sight.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
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Maya Silver, Outside, 29 Sep. 2025
There are no pesky springs or heavy metal frames to pull out.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
All those pesky fingerprints will simply vanish.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
Plus, the stretchy elastic waistband makes the pants easy to slip on and off — no pesky buttons or zippers in sight.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesky. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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