don't bother
Example Sentences
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She said while she and her partner recycle their waste, some others "just don't bother" or do not know how to recycle, which she finds "really frustrating".
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026
“I don’t bother people when they’re off, and they don’t bother me,” Delpique says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025
But that argument means many investors don’t bother to distinguish between AI-related companies with solid fundamentals and those on shakier ground.
From Barron's • Dec. 6, 2025
However, if you’re expecting any of this to make sense in a real way, don’t bother.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2025
“He’s right,” Cas said, stepping toward Z. “Words don’t make anything better. They’re just the first step, and most people don’t bother to follow through with the others. Words are easy.”
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
