- present participle of tolerate.
tolerating
Example Sentences
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But just remember, tolerating a little heat is always part of owning stocks.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
In a nation fed up with leaders seen as tolerating or colluding with organized crime, Manzo, 40, stood out.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
Off-the-field incidents involving a number, external of , externalplayers, external who subsequently remained on the team, has also tested belief in the All Blacks' famed policy of not tolerating poor behaviour.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2026
He argues that “allowing, or at least tolerating, sneaky double-dipping,” can sometimes improve outcomes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
I had a headache and didn’t feel like explaining myself, and was quite comfortable tolerating an uncomfortable silence.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
