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tolerable

[tol-er-uh-buhl] / ˈtɒl ər ə bəl /


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His claim was that a child needs the parent to fail in small, tolerable ways.

From Slate Aug. 11, 2026

Ahead, more treatments that might make a major time change a little more tolerable.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

High valuations and volatility are tolerable if funded by long-term equity capital — not borrowed money that must be serviced and repaid.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

In her patients, gastrointestinal effects are common but generally tolerable.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

But over these past few weeks, her existence has become tolerable.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr




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