bother
Example Sentences
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For years, I never bothered making smoothies at home.
From Salon
Hamilton has since claimed his remarks were taken out of context, and said he meant that Reedy was merely bothering young officers at the scene, not abusing kids.
From Los Angeles Times
“I’m sorry to bother you, Ray, but”—she turns to me—“your ride is here. We have your stuff.”
From Literature
But if earnings hold up, this shouldn’t bother long-term investors too much.
“Sorry to bother you. But do you think you could give Fern a job? She’s in the market for one.”
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
