pester

Example Sentences

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Ham-handed police officers pester Janey for details: Why did she touch Samantha’s dress?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

He was arrested and later released on bail on condition that he did not harass, pester or intimidate Harshita.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

It’s also inadequately resourced, thanks to a management that refuses to pay nurses a decent wage and, instead, sends its top representative to pester Robby about raising satisfaction scores.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2025

It was to ensure he was comfortable with the task required to impress NFL teams that poke, prod and pester players during the evaluation process.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2025

Upon their return from Las Vegas, they set out to pester the rating agencies, and the Wall Street people who gamed their models, for more information.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis