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

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

They screamed loud and clear that speaking out against intolerance was the worst, most unacceptable form of intolerance itself — and would not be tolerated.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2025

Their intolerance has often impeded her dating life.

From Slate • Sep. 25, 2025

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

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy