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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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During World War II, lore evolved to such an extent that gremlins became full-fledged celebrities—pesky critters who crawled into plane machinery and destroyed it.
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2024
These pesky insects are a nuisance and are often a sign that fruit is decaying.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2024
Attendees learned some pointers to help them in that particularly pesky endeavor, while Zoeller regaled them with tales of his whiskey voyages across the seven seas.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Getting Rid of Pet Hair or Lint Even the peskiest cleaning chores, such as removing pet hair from furniture, can be made easier with your trusty hairspray.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2024
These pesky insects are a nuisance and are often a sign that fruit is decaying.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2024
Attendees learned some pointers to help them in that particularly pesky endeavor, while Zoeller regaled them with tales of his whiskey voyages across the seven seas.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Getting Rid of Pet Hair or Lint Even the peskiest cleaning chores, such as removing pet hair from furniture, can be made easier with your trusty hairspray.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pesky
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesky. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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