bother
Example Sentences
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The story appeared as far away as Little Rock and New Orleans, even though the original reporter didn’t bother to check his facts.
From Literature
But while Mother Russia’s not involved, you can almost hear her fatalistically moaning, “Just don’t bother!”
People don’t always follow those rules of society and that bothers Francesca, because she’s always lived her life that way.
From Los Angeles Times
"I have just enjoyed having that freedom. For sure, I can score and assist goals, but I'll play wherever on the pitch. I'm not bothered here."
From BBC
Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said "it bothers me that Vinicius' celebration is being used against him" and it did not "justify a suspected act of racism".
From BBC
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