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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Repair patches are also included with the purchase, so pesky holes don’t stop the show on a cliffhanger.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
And now the emergence of a pesky parasite in Mexico and the prospect of widespread tariffs may further reduce supply and raise prices.
—Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
Use it on dandelions, thistles, and plenty of other pesky weeds by placing the tool on top of the weed, stepping down on the platform, and pulling up.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
Original price: $159.99 Get rid of pesky weeds with a state-of-the-art trimmer.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
And now the emergence of a pesky parasite in Mexico and the prospect of widespread tariffs may further reduce supply and raise prices.
—Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
Use it on dandelions, thistles, and plenty of other pesky weeds by placing the tool on top of the weed, stepping down on the platform, and pulling up.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
Original price: $159.99 Get rid of pesky weeds with a state-of-the-art trimmer.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesky. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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