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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Remove pesky salt stains from clothing, footwear, flooring, and your vehicle after winter ends.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2025
Florida battled the pesky Cougars all night, coming back in the second half to win it all.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
These pesky rodents are taking over Britain’s second-biggest city after garbage collectors unhappy with their pay went on strike weeks ago.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
Robertson wants to overcome his smallish frame and be a pest and create offence from that pesky energy.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2025
Florida battled the pesky Cougars all night, coming back in the second half to win it all.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
These pesky rodents are taking over Britain’s second-biggest city after garbage collectors unhappy with their pay went on strike weeks ago.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
Robertson wants to overcome his smallish frame and be a pest and create offence from that pesky energy.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesky. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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