intolerance

Example Sentences

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When governments allow themselves to be drawn into war by intolerance or the arrogance of power, they plant the seeds of resentment that yield more hatred and violence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

It’s a near-replica of a work shown at the Pompidou with the same solemn title, created to recognize those “physically maimed or mentally harmed” by doctrine and intolerance.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 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

Their intolerance has often impeded her dating life.

From Slate • Sep. 25, 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