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nettlesome

[net-l-suhm] / ˈnɛt l səm /


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San Francisco Bay Area Democrat Eric Swalwell, a nettlesome foil and frequent target of President Trump and Republicans, on Thursday announced his bid for California governor.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 21, 2025

Which brings us back to a constant theme in this column: the nettlesome issue of middlemen.

From New York Times Jun. 29, 2023

But an equally nettlesome problem is a severe lack of mental health providers, particularly in rural America.

From Seattle Times Nov. 15, 2022

JetBlue was once a “scrappy opponent” and American’s most nettlesome competitor in New York.

From Washington Times Sep. 26, 2022

They both needed her in an odd sort of way—their nettlesome guardian angel.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson




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