bothers
Example Sentences
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Scott has called the film hopeful, which may be the most intriguing part: a post-apocalyptic story about why anyone bothers to keep going.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
It’s telling that while Mr. Deakins takes pains to praise his longtime gaffer, key grip, dolly grip, best boy and more, he never bothers to define those roles for the lay reader.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Use it for a month and evaluate whether you notice the benefits, whether the performance impact bothers you, and whether you value the added protection enough to continue.
From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026
Imtiaz has also said what bothers him is "the people at the higher levels will get away with it".
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026
It bothers Mira that she cannot quantify this scientifically, that she cannot prove it one way or another.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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