bother
verb (used with object)
to annoy; give trouble to; pester.
Example Sentences
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This bothers Hassabis, who sees it as another problem to solve.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
What bothers me is that everyone is arguing about what she deserves and nobody is asking what mom needs.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
Pushed on whether it bothers her that people who create jobs and pay a lot of tax were leaving the UK, the minister said she was "optimistic about our country's prospects".
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
These are fair questions the film never bothers to consider, instead favoring inert dialogue and needle drops that tell the audience when they’re supposed to be moved.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
“Ah! It’s the wall I think that bothers me the most,” Manny continued.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
