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I've been trying to get rid of this pesky cold for weeks.
the pesky problem of what to do with all the leftovers
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Then there is the pesky question of location, with the festival still having yet to announce its home for 2027 and beyond from the three in-contention locations: Cincinnati, Boulder and Salt Lake/ Park City.
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Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
The best vitamin C serums are among the most effective skin-care products for tackling the peskiest skin-care concerns, including dullness, discoloration, and dark spots.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
Follow these simple steps for cleaning your trash can to eliminate pesky odors.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
And, of course, there’s that pesky international window, which is already slated for November 10-18, 2025.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
The best vitamin C serums are among the most effective skin-care products for tackling the peskiest skin-care concerns, including dullness, discoloration, and dark spots.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
Follow these simple steps for cleaning your trash can to eliminate pesky odors.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
And, of course, there’s that pesky international window, which is already slated for November 10-18, 2025.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesky. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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