Example Sentences

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Since she was born 20 years ago with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, a seizure disorder, and hydrocephalus, he has been pestering government agencies and state senators.

From New York Times • Apr. 30, 2021

Another activist, William Ackman, has been pestering Ms. Rosenfeld, a veteran marketer, to slash the number of products and change her advertising plans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2015

However, he found out about my wedding and has been pestering me and my other family members as to why he is not invited.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2013

A fellow here has been pestering me for six months to play his computer.

From Time Magazine Archive

"So the nice lady offers me the sneakers because she knows how much that Carla has been pestering me that she wants some. And you know what?"

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez