pester
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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
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
Children would build grottos from the shells and pester passers-by for pennies for their efforts, with cries of "Pray remember the grotto!"
From Salon • Jan. 6, 2025
“Watch a video. Play with your toys. Go and pester Miss Spink or Miss Forcible, or the crazy old man upstairs.”
From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman
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