condone

Example Sentences

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Fifa applauded Boateng's principles and made him the first member of its anti-discrimination taskforce, but said it did not condone his decision to walk off.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

“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 • Feb. 19, 2026

“One of our core values is respect and we don’t condone anyone saying anything inappropriate like that within our facilities,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

"I wouldn't condone it but it seems to be a light-hearted criticism," the Liberal Democrat councillor said.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

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