niggling

Example Sentences

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The prospect of cuts has helped push world markets ever higher this year, offsetting niggling worries about stretched valuations in the tech sector.

From Barron's

There was, however, a niggling problem: The running premiums on these insurance contracts ate into the short-term returns of Howie’s group.

From Literature

Snoeijs is healthy now, aside from a few niggling hip injuries, and her heart is screened every few years.

From BBC

Despite the niggling issues, allowing foreign players entry into India's government procurement market marks a far-reaching policy shift.

From BBC

Mr Jenkins, 56, said having to leave the home his son grew up in left him with the "niggling thought" that he did not want to "feel too comfortable, just in case" it happened again.

From BBC