condone
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“It’s complicated and its not something I would condone … but the more attention that Scientology gets, the worse it is for Scientology,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
The bill proposes to make it illegal to implicitly condone or play down acts of terrorism, extending the scope of existing legislation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Welsh Labour does not condone harassment and intimidation of any political candidate, elected representative or their families.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026
“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 • Feb. 24, 2026
If you can’t translate Parentish, this is what they really said: Momma: I don’t condone what you did, and I’m not saying it’s okay, but I probably would’ve done it too.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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