nettlesome
Example Sentences
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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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