nettlesome

Example Sentences

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San Francisco Bay Area Democrat Eric Swalwell, a nettlesome foil and frequent target of President Trump and Republicans, on Thursday announced his bid for California governor.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

For many, it’s a refreshing work-life balance, he said: None of the nettlesome emails or nagging office politics in between shifts often faced by the average modern office worker trying to get ahead.

From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2022

But an equally nettlesome problem is a severe lack of mental health providers, particularly in rural America.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 15, 2022

JetBlue was once a “scrappy opponent” and American’s most nettlesome competitor in New York.

From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2022

The flagon of mulled wine that Satin delivered helped them settle the more nettlesome points.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin