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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Maynard and Juzėnaitė also say to skip tile (because of that pesky grout) and plastic laminate.
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Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
Those pesky wet spots can cause mold and mildew growth, window condensation, warped wood furniture, and even damaged electronics.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Later in the period, Sanders again attacked in the midrange, using his body as a shield against the pesky defense of Gary Payton II to get to his spot and hop into another field goal.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
About time somebody put those pesky lawyers in their place; who needs them or their stupid Constitution, anyway?
—William W Bedsworth, Oc Register, 4 Jan. 2026
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Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
Those pesky wet spots can cause mold and mildew growth, window condensation, warped wood furniture, and even damaged electronics.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Later in the period, Sanders again attacked in the midrange, using his body as a shield against the pesky defense of Gary Payton II to get to his spot and hop into another field goal.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
About time somebody put those pesky lawyers in their place; who needs them or their stupid Constitution, anyway?
—William W Bedsworth, Oc Register, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesky. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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