bothering

Example Sentences

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Is the price too high or is something else bothering them?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 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

Hamilton has since claimed his remarks were taken out of context, and said he meant that Reedy was merely bothering young officers at the scene, not abusing kids.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

“Because you know, Leo, if you keep bothering Mila, I’ll start to get jealous.”

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee