bothered

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Because the generative-AI smarts will just be there, through a “Hey Siri” or a swipe down from the top, Siri AI will open the door for anyone who hasn’t bothered to download ChatGPT or Claude.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

At another point, he recalled recently watching “Wicked” on an airplane and wondering aloud why studios still bothered paying human extras.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The stock market also doesn’t seem too bothered, outside a short-lived rally in vaccine stocks that has since fizzled.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

John Coanda, 61, who grew up in Los Angeles, was never bothered by torn-up sidewalks as a kid.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

“You understand. It’s bothered me ever since the war.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse