pester power
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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There’s a store chain called Five Below that is designed to maximize pester power.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Most parents don't need any persuading to know advertising works, having seen younger children employ "pester power" and older children spend their pocket money on unhealthy options.
From Salon • Jun. 21, 2023
Either way, that figure becomes the face of the movie, lighting up the pester power of every kid who glimpses them.
From Salon • Dec. 2, 2022
"Parents are being stronger with pester power and saying 'no' at low price points, but they are not over-indulging at the highest prices either," Ms Symonds said.
From BBC • Nov. 8, 2022
The museum records how giveaway toys were being used by then too, to attract children's loyalty and to encourage early pester power and repeat purchases.
From The Guardian • Nov. 23, 2010
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