bothered

Example Sentences

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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

From the perspective of nonproselytizing religions, people have a right to stay in their religion and not be bothered by those who wish to convert them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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

Not that my throat really bothered me initially.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

I bet he never even bothered opening his books at home, and in class he refused to pay attention, so of course he needed help.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo