pestered

Example Sentences

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Snead said he pestered Berry “probably jokingly at first,” before talks became more serious before and after the NFL draft in late April.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

He pestered his parents and friends about the risks of AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

He added: "I should have pestered them to be honest, and I see that now."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2025

Surely only Williams pestered the woman about it afterwards.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2025

On the way home they pestered him again and again to tell the story, especially the look on the teacher’s face.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli