bothering
Example Sentences
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When it offered him half a song, he said, “Good enough” — without even bothering to run it through a few rounds of polishing.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
Having these tasks helped him and other interns stay productive and avoid bothering senior associates when they had a lull in their work, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
He told the doctor he thought "something was bothering Maddy", and that she might need some help.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
When I mention that my stomach is bothering me, he says, “I’m gonna cook you the best dinner you’ve ever eaten!”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 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
