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intolerance

[in-tol-er-uhns] / ɪnˈtɒl ər əns /
NOUN
lack of willingness to tolerate
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Food allergies can cause mild or very serious reactions, which is different to a food intolerance.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Public figures hold significant influence, and when that influence is used to spread harmful rhetoric, it can contribute to a broader culture of intolerance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

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

The case drew widespread attention and revived concerns that the department had failed to root out a culture of intolerance that led to past scandals.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

People gave those riders a chance to get off the bus, and they didn’t, and I’m going to face intolerance head-on as well.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers




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