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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The first problem for the football-mad nation is the Round of 16 match isn’t taking place on Sunday night due to pesky time zones.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
Lavender The essential oil that gives lavender flowers and foliage their pleasant, calming scent has been shown to repel mosquitoes as well as other pesky insects like fleas, flies, and moths.
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Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
5 July 2026
Many pantry staples are effective at combating pesky weeds, including baking soda.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 July 2026
This allows workers to blow past the traditional 401(k) contribution limits each year and get around the pesky Roth IRA income limitations.
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David Rae,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
Lavender The essential oil that gives lavender flowers and foliage their pleasant, calming scent has been shown to repel mosquitoes as well as other pesky insects like fleas, flies, and moths.
—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
5 July 2026
Many pantry staples are effective at combating pesky weeds, including baking soda.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 July 2026
This allows workers to blow past the traditional 401(k) contribution limits each year and get around the pesky Roth IRA income limitations.
—
David Rae,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesky. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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