bothering

Example Sentences

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When I mention that my stomach is bothering me, he says, “I’m gonna cook you the best dinner you’ve ever eaten!”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

There’s already evidence that more people with low scores aren’t even bothering to try to get financing because they’re expecting to be rejected.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

If your child makes noise, you are not bothering us.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Why are we bothering with any of this?

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

It was hard to tell if it was her ribs bothering her or the conversation.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry