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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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Put a few pepper plants nearby and those pesky worms will stay away.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2024
The pesky microalgae often washes up from May through October, when water temperatures rise, but many major resorts are diligent about raking up the seaweed each morning.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2024
The pesky microalgae often washes up from May through October, when water temperatures rise, but many major resorts are diligent about raking up the seaweed each morning.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesky. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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