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

Aside from a few photos of his family, he never bothered to decorate his office, spending most of his time in the street.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Farage also said he wished the party "hadn't bothered" to take minority control of the authority because of its financial problems.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

I ask for Henek, but the guard isn’t much bothered whether I talk to the prisoners or not.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron