condone
Example Sentences
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“The Academy does not condone violence of any form,” the organization wrote.
From Salon
Welsh Labour does not condone harassment and intimidation of any political candidate, elected representative or their families.
From BBC
“So even if they’re aware that they’re not supposed to condone the way people are speaking, or they shouldn’t be that way in those environments, they will condone it,” she said.
From Salon
“I will not condone the re-litigation of proven cures, and neither will millions of Americans who credit their survival and quality of life to scientific miracles.”
From Salon
The MSP said she did not condone his crimes, but that he needed support.
From BBC
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