condone
Example Sentences
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The MSP said she did not condone his crimes, but that he needed support.
From BBC
The firm has denied all wrongdoing and said it “categorically does not engage in, nor has it ever condoned, the exchange of money for client retention.”
From Los Angeles Times
“One of our core values is respect and we don’t condone anyone saying anything inappropriate like that within our facilities,” he said.
"This information in no way is meant to disparage or to condone or support or agree with any of the actions that occurred yesterday," he said.
From BBC
That’s a behavior the majority of the country doesn’t condone and for which a small percentage of Hindus are responsible.
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