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Nagged by back issues, Ramirez was limited to .245/10/45 in 385 at-bats.

From Newsweek • Feb. 14, 2012

Nagged by newshawks for details, Justice Carew slammed out of his chambers barking: "I never want to see you again."

From Time Magazine Archive

Nagged by newsmen, the President had agreed to talk�in a manner of speaking�with the press.

From Time Magazine Archive

Nagged by new signs that Russia was catching up in the science race, he set out on a crusade to warn the U.S. to run faster.

From Time Magazine Archive

Nagged and heckled by some of the sophomores and juniors, Amy declared she wished the whole school had burned down and then she would not have had to stay at Briarwood another day!

From Ruth Fielding in Moving Pictures Or, Helping the Dormitory Fund by Emerson, Alice B.