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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That’s why the best purple shampoos are a necessary first step in your hair-care routine, helping keep your texture healthy and preventing those pesky yellow and orange tinges from dulling your shine.
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Austen Tosone, Glamour, 17 Nov. 2025
Schroder played his typically pesky on-ball defense and forced an 8-second violation against Timberwolves backup guard Rob Dillingham.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 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, 15 Nov. 2025
That pesky abscission layer makes another appearance.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Nov. 2025
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Austen Tosone, Glamour, 17 Nov. 2025
Schroder played his typically pesky on-ball defense and forced an 8-second violation against Timberwolves backup guard Rob Dillingham.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 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, 15 Nov. 2025
That pesky abscission layer makes another appearance.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesky. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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