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intolerance

[in-tol-er-uhns] / ɪnˈtɒl ər əns /
NOUN
lack of willingness to tolerate
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Cornell’s examination of campus life identified how a culture of intolerance develops.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

They said they consumed raw dairy because they wanted to reduce their inflammation, and avoid additives, and prevent lactose intolerance, and clear their skin, and bring their hormones into balance.

From Salon ● Jun. 22, 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

A Brazilian study published in Nutrients found that omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil reduced glucose intolerance and weakened insulin resistance in rats that were not obese but showed a diabetes-like metabolic condition.

From Science Daily ● May 31, 2026

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

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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

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

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

The Food Standards Agency said earlier it recognised there were a significant number of foods that could cause allergies or intolerances.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 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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