Example Sentences

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It was not the first time Larissa had run away but Karen said something was "niggling" her this time.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Still, one thing was niggling me, which no other recipe seemed to mention: Even if you whisk in the cocoa powder well, it’s very easy to end up with some grittiness.

From Washington Post • Apr. 20, 2022