Word: bothered
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...morals of grown-ups is to tread on dangerous ground," Judge Adlow added, "When we come to books in which an occasional passage may be found to be suggestive, or even as some claim, indecent, the question becomes. 'Will the young boy or girl who might ordinarily be interested bother reading 300 pages in order to enjoy the questionable pleasure which a half or a whole page of suggestive narration may afford...
...France, General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower was too busy to bother...
Many foreigners confuse Costa Rica with Puerto Rico. This does not bother the Costa Ricans so much as the more common failure to distinguish between their peaceful republic and the rest of Central America-which last week continued to tremble with political earthquake shocks. Costa Rica, they insist, is a very different cornucopia of good things...
...boots (fairly water-repellent if coated in a waxy substance called dubbing); some had only ordinary G.I. boots with legging extensions (an extremely soggy combination); a few had galoshes. Most trench-foot casualties occurred because officers and men were still careless about dubbing and foot massage, and did not bother with dry socks or galoshes...
...composed of about equal numbers of seasoned veterans and green replacements. While awaiting transfer to France, they will continue what they consider a happy assignment - though they would "rather be in action." They work, in battle dress, eight hours a day, have evenings off, do not have to bother with time-killing hikes and menial chores. More thoughtful soldiers also regard the project as a worthy contribution to Allied unity...