condone

Example Sentences

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Welsh Labour does not condone harassment and intimidation of any political candidate, elected representative or their families.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

That’s a behavior the majority of the country doesn’t condone and for which a small percentage of Hindus are responsible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

It said it did not condone unlawful conduct and was committed to the "highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and public service".

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

People don’t assume horror movie fans condone violence, so why would they assume that of horror music fans?

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

We would have to condone some of their ideas, even today.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood