bugging

Example Sentences

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As though rich people don’t know how to activate the block feature on their phones, and as though bugging them is the way to get them to do what you want.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

“What is bugging me is I think our voter rolls may be more accurate than this database,” Phillips said.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

“You couldn’t go anywhere without one of those groups bugging you, all in the name of supposedly protecting you,” Darwish said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2025

Mr Brilliant believes he was not immune to Al Fayed’s extensive use of bugging and surveillance, carried out by the Harrods owner’s large team of security guards.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2024

The goat came back and was bugging Mr. Drew for more food.

From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene