don't bother
Example Sentences
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Manilow, who entered the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2002, insists the slights don’t bother him.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
She said while she and her partner recycle their waste, some others "just don't bother" or do not know how to recycle, which she finds "really frustrating".
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026
In an interview in Mr. Youngkin’s office a few days before his term ends, I don’t bother asking if he intends to run in 2028.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026
Stories about Melania Trump’s displeasure over the leaked photos were immediately pushed in the tabloid press, along with quotes like, “It’s very understood that guests don’t bother Barron.”
From Salon • Jan. 12, 2026
I don’t bother to slide it in Jason’s book, just lay the card on top.
From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord
