bothered

Example Sentences

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In 2017, one executive wondered why United bothered serving food at all.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Not that my throat really bothered me initially.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

All the money without the unsolicited advice that bothered Kennedy—the perfect shareholder.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The show was entertaining, but it really bothered him and he didn’t think it was fair.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

"Lieutenant Kappe bothered the hell out of me to give him some reliable address in the United States through which he could always reach me."

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple