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intolerance

[in-tol-er-uhns] / ɪnˈtɒl ər əns /
NOUN
lack of willingness to tolerate
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It actually worked—fasting allowed him to gradually introduce foods back into his diet, revealing a straightforward gluten intolerance, a condition that, indeed, can be linked to nasal issues.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Since the mission is only a few weeks in, this isn’t necessarily unexpected, but its absence risks extending the mission to the point of intolerance for the American people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Heavy deployments of security forces are posted countrywide, and UN experts warned ahead of the voting of "growing intolerance, threats and attacks", and a "tsunami of disinformation".

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

The sermon was given by Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe, a senior Catholic clergyman, who spoke of the importance of rejecting intolerance and and the "massive persecution of Christians in so many places".

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

Even though the United Nations and the National Guard were very successful at stopping the violence, the intolerance is still there.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers