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

The ban on cameras was particularly nettlesome to the TV networks, which had to resort to showing what was going on outside the court rather than what transpired within it.

From Washington Post • Apr. 4, 2023

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

They both needed her in an odd sort of way—their nettlesome guardian angel.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson