bothered

Example Sentences

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But that bothered me far less than the fact that our oldest child was struggling with this new life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

At another point, he recalled recently watching “Wicked” on an airplane and wondering aloud why studios still bothered paying human extras.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The stock market also doesn’t seem too bothered, outside a short-lived rally in vaccine stocks that has since fizzled.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

One thing Xabi Alonso's entourage will tell you from their time in Madrid is that Mbappe is bothered mostly about his stats and his numbers.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

There was only one problem—no one had bothered to consult with President Thieu.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin