bugging

Example Sentences

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An audio bugging device left by MI5 recorded the whole thing.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

As though rich people don’t know how to activate the block feature on their phones, and as though bugging them is the way to get them to do what you want.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

I’m like, “I have a headphone in my ear and I’m really busy working. You’re kind of bugging me right now.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

“What is bugging me is I think our voter rolls may be more accurate than this database,” Phillips said.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

Allen, a natural comedian, was so funny making this sound with his eyes bugging out that I laughed despite myself.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover