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intolerable

[in-tol-er-uh-buhl] / ɪnˈtɒl ər ə bəl /


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Under these circumstances, even Israelis who have grudgingly accepted draft exemptions for haredi men now regard this policy as morally intolerable.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

"In the afternoon it becomes really intolerable, because this is reclaimed swamp," he said, nodding to Washington's geography.

From Barron's Jul. 3, 2026

"This is a huge problem. It's an intolerable experience sometimes to go down some of the roads, like this one here. What a miserable experience."

From BBC Jun. 10, 2026

The mere risk of discrimination was intolerable to the Furman court.

From Slate Jun. 8, 2026

For the first time, Thomas thought Chucks personality had gone from mildly irritating to intolerable.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner




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