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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
Recent Examples on the Web
The placebo effect is mysterious and often pesky in clinical trials, but new research in Nature offers new evidence for which brain circuit is responsible for the placebo effect in treating pain.
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Brittany Trang, STAT, 26 July 2024
If a pesky pimple won't go away, whip out the Solawave Bye Acne spot treatment light to target blemishes with anti-inflammatory LED light.
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Sarah Han, Allure, 18 July 2024
Mosquito bites can be bothersome and itchy, especially during warm weather months when the pesky insects are most active and your skin is most exposed.
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Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 27 May 2024
Suck up dirt and dust without being held back by a pesky electrical cord.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 July 2024
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Word History
Etymology
probably irregular from pest + -y entry 1
First Known Use
1775, in the meaning defined above
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesky. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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