pester

Example Sentences

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Ham-handed police officers pester Janey for details: Why did she touch Samantha’s dress?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

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

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

It was to ensure he was comfortable with the task required to impress NFL teams that poke, prod and pester players during the evaluation process.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2025

But as I tried to pester, cajole, and play to what I thought were his sympathies to convince him to speak with me, he quickly stopped being mad.

From Slate • May 31, 2024

“He’ll see me at supper, and then he’ll pester me all night!”

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles