condone
Example Sentences
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“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
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
Birmingham City Council previously denied the allegations and said it did not "condone any actions which are contrary to legislation and good employment practice."
From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025
We would have to condone some of their ideas, even today.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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