bother
verb (used with object)
to annoy; give trouble to; pester.
bothering
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present participleof bother.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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We’re not even bothering to compare it to a presidential election because they’re different beasts.
From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026
So no, he said, he’s not bothering with the election.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026
I think they wanted me to stop bothering them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
Their colonies grow faster and bigger, and they end up making news headlines by bothering humans.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
It had been bothering Seven for quite some time that they couldn’t seem to find anything about those Spares of ’65.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
