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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The Olive and June product can also be applied daily to bare nails as an intensive strengthening treatment that not only fortifies your claws, but also repairs ridges, discoloration, and pesky peeling along the way.
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Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Along with the bacteria that are forming in your garbage disposal from the particles, your drain is becoming attractive to these pesky flies.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
The on-sale set gets extra points for being gentle on skin and free of pesky allergens.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
The Dolphins are already shopping for a new general manager, and that’s the solution to that pesky problem of Mike McDaniel, and his 35-33 record, still being employed as the franchise’s head coach.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
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Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Along with the bacteria that are forming in your garbage disposal from the particles, your drain is becoming attractive to these pesky flies.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
The on-sale set gets extra points for being gentle on skin and free of pesky allergens.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
The Dolphins are already shopping for a new general manager, and that’s the solution to that pesky problem of Mike McDaniel, and his 35-33 record, still being employed as the franchise’s head coach.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesky. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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