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bothers

  • plural of bother.
  • present tense form of bother (3rd person singular).

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I can get a coffee in the morning and no-one bothers me and I think that's completely priceless.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

But it bothers me that the last two times that small-caps beat the biggest by so much, it was painful for investors.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

“Power Ballad” nods toward a dozen interesting themes, none of which it bothers to explore.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

Scott has called the film hopeful, which may be the most intriguing part: a post-apocalyptic story about why anyone bothers to keep going.

From Los Angeles Times May 14, 2026

“And I see how he bothers you. But he wants to be just like you. You are his hero.”

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan