Example Sentences

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“Sometimes it’s like, ‘You guys are bothering us with this?’” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Not that such things are bothering the celebrating fans on the streets of Manchester.

From BBC • May 23, 2024

“If you’re having symptoms that are bothering you, ask your doctor,” George says.

From National Geographic • Jan. 23, 2024

Occasionally — as when Pevchikh asks Navalny if Roher’s questions are bothering him — the documentary finds ways to acknowledge that he is image conscious.

From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2022

I was thinking of a comeback, like, “Actually, you are bothering me,” but he was quicker.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda