don't bother
Example Sentences
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Please don’t call me a prude—I’m in the “do what you want, but don’t bother me” camp.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
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
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
This time, I don’t bother to correct him at all.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
