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 insects can wreak havoc on your plants, so a little preparation goes a long way.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
Don't delay those pesky HVAC repairs.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 9 June 2026
This control tactic is especially useful for combating pesky weeds that poke up in cracks in a driveway or sidewalk.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
The lineup on Friday was a shell of the ninth-inning offense that looked pesky and deep the night prior.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
Don't delay those pesky HVAC repairs.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 9 June 2026
This control tactic is especially useful for combating pesky weeds that poke up in cracks in a driveway or sidewalk.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
The lineup on Friday was a shell of the ninth-inning offense that looked pesky and deep the night prior.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesky. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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