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bothersome

[both-er-suhm] / ˈbɒð ər səm /


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"For some people, the noise is constant and bothersome, interfering with their productivity and quality of life," Price said.

From Science Daily Jun. 10, 2026

Not a day goes by that I don’t read a headline that trumpets the shortage of estrogen patches, which are used to treat the bothersome symptoms of perimenopause and menopause.

From MarketWatch May 12, 2026

And the lone reinforcement the front office acquired at what now feels like a regrettably quiet trade deadline, Brock Stewart, is uncertain to return from a bothersome shoulder problem.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 24, 2025

Part of the British Pest Control Association, John is well-versed in the problems wasps can cause gate-crashing picnics or beer gardens on a summer's day, and building bothersome nests.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2025

“We owe you that and more for solving our little hollowgast problem. Most bothersome, as I was saying.”

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs




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