Example sentences of "can [not/n't] [be] bothered [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The long awaited guide to the Ormes , by Steve Meyers , has appeared , but one marvels at the arrogance of a publisher who can not be bothered to credit in full the first ascent teams . |
| 2 | How could you show that this was not because chocolate bars , sweets , etc. , are more likely to be eaten since your depression means that you can not be bothered to cook a proper meal ? |
| 3 | The calculations needed to refine quantum chromodynamics , the theory of the strong nuclear force between quarks , are so tedious that theorists can not be bothered to do them . |
| 4 | We feel tired and sluggish and can not be bothered to do anything . |
| 5 | These investors can not be bothered to attend annual general meetings : many companies conclude theirs in well under an hour . |
| 6 | I have heard a lot of silly arguments from anglers who can not be bothered to learn touch legering . |
| 7 | My favourite statistic of the match , however , is that six of the England team have the middle initial A. I can not be bothered to check whether this has ever happened before , but I doubt it . |
| 8 | I think it is rebellious of you , that you can not be bothered to find a falsehood with which to flatter me . ’ |
| 9 | Otherwise , after a hard day 's work in the middle of winter , you will find that you can not be bothered to make the effort to go along and you will have wasted the fees . |
| 10 | Personal neglect , perhaps arising from social isolation , loneliness or depression , can lead to elderly people who can not be bothered to prepare good food , relying on quick and easy foods , thereby getting an unbalanced diet . |