bothering

Example Sentences

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There’s already evidence that more people with low scores aren’t even bothering to try to get financing because they’re expecting to be rejected.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Instead of bothering much about dialogue, “Fuze” is a blueprint of how stress and deference exert themselves upon a workplace.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Why are we bothering with any of this?

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

Ms. Moyer-Nocchi repeatedly, bewilderingly sabotages her considerable achievements by not bothering to get small but significant particulars right.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

A young gentleman shouldered past me in the process, not even bothering to glance my way before continuing to the back of the car.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros