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intolerance

[in-tol-er-uhns] / ɪnˈtɒl ər əns /
NOUN
lack of willingness to tolerate
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Still, the newly identified pathway provides several possible targets for medications designed to prevent statin intolerance.

From Science Daily Aug. 1, 2026

He told South Africans there was "no space for xenophobia, racism, sexism, Afrophobia or any other forms of intolerance" in the country.

From BBC Jun. 8, 2026

For years before she landed at CBS News in October, Weiss built a career criticizing ideological conformity and supposed institutional intolerance.

From Salon Jun. 1, 2026

Justice, defence and crime ministers held an "urgent meeting" to finalise a "plan to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance", the government said.

From Barron's May 25, 2026

His normal intolerance of affectation did not extend to the elegant symmetry of Mess Night.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

This discovery may also help explain a range of digestive issues, including food intolerances and irritable bowel syndrome.

From Science Daily Mar. 28, 2026

Disruptions in this newly identified signaling pathway may play a role in conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, food intolerances, and chronic visceral pain.

From Science Daily Mar. 28, 2026

The various infections, electrolyte imbalances and medication intolerances weakened her to the point of collapse.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 30, 2025

We don't know a lot about how common food intolerances are, but they appear to be more commonly reported than allergies.

From Salon Jan. 28, 2025

Both view Philip within the house with the same eyes; the Philip of the outer world--the little Valley-world of hot passions, strong ambitions, fierce intolerances, growing strife and rancor--they see differently.

From In the Valley by Harold Frederic




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