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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In the clip, the actress jumped into a pool in a string bikini and demonstrated how to get pesky tangles out of one’s hair with her brand’s Glossing Detangler.
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
Recognized as a particularly pesky class of anthropogenic pollutants, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can take root in land once given the opportunity, according to the Interstate Technology Regulatory Council (ITRC).
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2025
The drug can help with overall weight loss including the pesky, deep abdominal fat that increases cardiometabolic risk.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 Dec. 2025
Some pesky acqua alta forces them to pivot the catwalk concept slightly, but throwing in pairs of rain boots offers a new opportunity for the models to show off Marcello’s designs.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2025
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
Recognized as a particularly pesky class of anthropogenic pollutants, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can take root in land once given the opportunity, according to the Interstate Technology Regulatory Council (ITRC).
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2025
The drug can help with overall weight loss including the pesky, deep abdominal fat that increases cardiometabolic risk.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 Dec. 2025
Some pesky acqua alta forces them to pivot the catwalk concept slightly, but throwing in pairs of rain boots offers a new opportunity for the models to show off Marcello’s designs.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesky. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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