pet peeve

Example Sentences

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Tell us the word or phrase and why it’s your pet peeve.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ping [email protected] with the word or phrase, and why it’s your pet peeve, and we might circle back and include it in a future story.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s a pet peeve of hers when someone is multitasking when she’s trying to talk to them.

From The Wall Street Journal

His biggest etiquette pet peeves include underdressing and overfamiliarity, especially in virtual settings.

From The Wall Street Journal

My current pet peeve is everyone on social media posting linear ratings and comparing them to the season before.

From Los Angeles Times