thorn

Example Sentences

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For now, she tries to be a thorn in their side, showing up to meetings.

From Salon

A committed pacifist, Mr Corbyn was a thorn in the side of former Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair, repeatedly rebelling against his government, most notably over the Iraq War.

From BBC

Saddam Hussein had been a thorn in America's side ever since he sent his army into Kuwait in 1990.

From BBC

And he could try to use a new perch to continue being a thorn in the liberal-leaning council’s side.

From Washington Post

How about blackspot, bugs and wicked thorns, or a complicated pruning and feeding regimen?

From Seattle Times