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was bugging
  • past progressive of bug.

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“My knee was bugging me, so I was like, ‘Let’s get an MRI just to check,’ and sure enough, I need it fixed, so just add it to the list.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2024

One final element was bugging me here: Where is your money, right now?

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2023

And even in 1985, the Soviet Union was bugging hotel rooms.

From Slate • Oct. 1, 2022

David Suh learned about Turo from his friend in Florida, who was bugging him to start renting cars.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2022

“Tim Miller was bugging me last week on the bus home.”

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King