bothered
Example Sentences
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It would have been embarrassing for them even to be confronted for saying so if anyone bothered to confront them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Oh, and he's not bothered about the term "youth club".
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Maybe Bill Plaschke would be aware of that, and give due credit, if his hometown major newspaper bothered to have a dedicated correspondent covering one of the city’s NBA teams.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
Remember, the most crucial element of a “soft” off day is that your manager doesn’t know you’re taking one — or at least isn’t bothered by it.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
I’ve never bothered to ask him for help since.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
