Example Sentences

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For the last five years, my mother has been badgering me to attend the annual family vacation.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2020

He has been badgering Shashi to make this purchase so she can send pictures over the internet.

From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2016

The ’72 Dolphins, on the other hand, count among their roster a man — tight end Marv Fleming — who has been badgering the White House for years asking for a visit.

From Time • Aug. 20, 2013

My SIL knows about my miscarriage and has been badgering me to lend her baby items and clothes because we're not using it at the moment.

From Slate • Sep. 18, 2012

Russia has been badgering William Heney, a drummer.

From The Citizen-Soldier or, Memoirs of a Volunteer by Beatty, John