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intolerable

[in-tol-er-uh-buhl] / ɪnˈtɒl ər ə bəl /


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"This is a huge problem. It's an intolerable experience sometimes to go down some of the roads, like this one here. What a miserable experience."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The mere risk of discrimination was intolerable to the Furman court.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

His comment came a day after Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called the activists' treatment "intolerable" and demanded an apology by Israel.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The situation was “testing,” Khandwala said, but not intolerable if you relaxed and remained patient.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

An almost intolerable loneliness wrapped Kit away from the joyous crowd.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare




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