bothering
Example Sentences
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Their colonies grow faster and bigger, and they end up making news headlines by bothering humans.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
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
“Stop bothering Kim, OK?” the man said, according to Ma.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
“I think I know what’s bothering you,” Mom continued, rubbing her eyes.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
