bother
verb (used with object)
to annoy; give trouble to; pester.
has been bothering
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present perfect progressiveof bother (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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"It's just a condition that I have, health wise, that has been bothering me for the past couple of years," Djokovic added.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Former British number one Draper has only played 15 matches in the past 12 months, largely because of the bruised humerus that has been bothering him for over a year.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
After the Yankees won 8-5 for their season-high eighth straight victory, Soto said his forearm has been bothering him for about 1 1/2 or two weeks.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 6, 2024
"Today was a little bit worse than other days. It’s true that the last couple of days the foot has been bothering me a little bit more."
From Fox News ● Mar. 17, 2022
I should tell you that his stomach has been bothering him quite a bit, and there’s no cure.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
