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pester

[pes-ter] / ˈpɛs tər /


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There’s a store chain called Five Below that is designed to maximize pester power.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

And I never needed to pester him for stories.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 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

But as I tried to pester, cajole, and play to what I thought were his sympathies to convince him to speak with me, he quickly stopped being mad.

From Slate • May 31, 2024

I walk back toward the railway station and pester the station agent until he gets me a spot on the next train back to Amsterdam.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse




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