don't bother

Example Sentences

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But she feels annoyed every time they don’t bother explaining visual references, like a gift exchange in a 2024 holiday-season episode that left her in the dark.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

But that argument means many investors don’t bother to distinguish between AI-related companies with solid fundamentals and those on shakier ground.

From Barron's • Dec. 6, 2025

Some investors don’t bother trying to time markets.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 7, 2025

When Leclerc was told that the swap would happen the next lap, he said "don't bother" and suggested they just talk about it after the race.

From BBC • May 4, 2025

We use coats for goals and don't bother with throw-ins.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell