pet peeve

Example Sentences

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He says he believes the system has improved access to university for disadvantaged students, and that it's a "pet peeve" to hear discussions of it being a "crippling loan", or like a mortgage.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

I don’t know if that’s a pet peeve, it’s a genuine fear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

“It’s a pet peeve with many people,” he told me.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2025

The wrappers are a nostalgic choice for Barrois, who started sculpting as an antsy 10-year-old with a Hot Wheels collection and a pet peeve.

From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2024

Okay, tiny pet peeve: when the girls call me kid.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera