bothered

Example Sentences

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We've chosen Hampstead Heath because it's one of Rodrigo's favourite places in London – an open space where she can generally walk around without being bothered.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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

The stock market also doesn’t seem too bothered, outside a short-lived rally in vaccine stocks that has since fizzled.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

They stood by the side of the beach road and glanced at the children coolly, as if they weren’t bothered by the sight of them riding in a cart full of coconuts.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook