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tolerance

[tol-er-uhns] / ˈtɒl ər əns /






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Reaves said he typically has a very high pain tolerance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

“The focus will be squarely on guidance, particularly any shift in tone around the timing of further tightening, confidence in achieving sustainably higher inflation, and tolerance for yen weakness,” StoneX’s Matt Simpson says in commentary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

He added Carey must continue eating the nut regularly to maintain tolerance, with her progress to be reviewed after a year.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The company said it supported the government in its investigation and that the company “has zero tolerance for violations of the law.”

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Picking Sardothien had been a gamble—a bet against his father’s tolerance.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas




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