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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These pesky rodents are taking over Britain’s second-biggest city after garbage collectors unhappy with their pay went on strike weeks ago.
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Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
Pebbles work best for this fire pit set up to create a natural, rustic scene that also helps keep the pesky weeds at bay.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
If the mildew stains are super pesky, try a mix of Borax and lemon juice and apply to your curtain before washing.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Equipment also includes a device to eliminate pesky lunar dusk, which has caked spacesuits and equipment in earlier lunar visits.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025
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Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
Pebbles work best for this fire pit set up to create a natural, rustic scene that also helps keep the pesky weeds at bay.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
If the mildew stains are super pesky, try a mix of Borax and lemon juice and apply to your curtain before washing.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Equipment also includes a device to eliminate pesky lunar dusk, which has caked spacesuits and equipment in earlier lunar visits.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesky. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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