The idea that I'd have competition for the prize didn't bother me very much.

"That idea really bothered him, and he was real patriotic."

The idea of leaving her behind bothered him more than anything else.

The idea of his going alone bothered her more.

Don't know why the idea of a long sleep bothers me a whole lot, but it does.

The idea of having the monitor attached to your body throughout the day and night doesn't bother you.

The idea of having this surgery bothers me a lot.

A lot of his men would be joining him, and the idea didn't bother her in the least.

Still the idea he might be "getting above himself" bothered him.

The idea of having an electrical shock doesn't bother me.