pester

Example Sentences

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He was arrested and later released on bail on condition that he did not harass, pester or intimidate Harshita.

From BBC

She added: "Your constant pestering, badgering and, eventually, attendance at their home address on a dark evening in December was unwarranted."

From BBC

The seven-year-old had pestered his uncle to buy the gun after watching videos on YouTube.

From BBC

The guy doesn’t listen — he just keeps pestering her — which makes their dynamic play like some sort of clunky runner about how men are dense.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s also inadequately resourced, thanks to a management that refuses to pay nurses and living wage and, instead, sends its top representative to pester Robby about raising satisfaction scores.

From Salon