Example Sentences

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It had been bothering me for a couple of weeks, so I went to see my dentist, hoping for the best and preparing for the worst, having had two extractions in less than two years.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

He said the hip had been bothering him for a couple of days, but it was never as bad as it became on Wednesday.

From Washington Times • Jan. 17, 2023

Johnson’s neck had been bothering him for years, with his offseason workouts all about managing the tingling and sharp pain he’d experience in his arm.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2022

Mr. Lekver said walruses needed a lot of rest and people had been bothering Freya by swimming with her and taking photos of her.

From New York Times • Aug. 14, 2022

Something that had been bothering Emily for the last week was nudged free as she listened to Mr. Griswold speak.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman