nagging

Example Sentences

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Nagging recession and interest rate worries had Europe's markets spluttering on Thursday, and the pound started to sag as Britain looked to put last month's disastrous fiscal experiment behind it with an austere-looking budget.

From Reuters • Nov. 17, 2022

Nagging injuries have derailed a career once headed for all-time status.

From Washington Post • Jul. 21, 2022

Nagging questions would swirl through his brain at odd hours: How could he change his swing?

From New York Times • Oct. 3, 2021

Nagging, resistance, and conflict is not what either of you needs right now, especially if it might sour her on an educational experience that sounds like, all things considered, is going pretty well.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2021

Nagging, like worry, never once did one iota of good; it has caused infinite harm, as it sets up an irritation between those whose love might overcome the difficulty if it were let alone.

From Quit Your Worrying! by James, George Wharton