pet peeves

noun

plural of pet peeve
as in problems
US something that annoys or bothers a person very much One of my biggest pet peeves is people driving too slowly on the highway.

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problems
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  • For drivers, don’t forget the experts that contextualize the inevitable problems on your route.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Pulling dead plants that carry pests or diseases—which, unfortunately, applies to many crops—is key to preventing future problems.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 8 Aug. 2026
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