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tolerance

[tol-er-uhns] / ˈtɒl ər əns /






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“But that tolerance would weaken if signs of second-round effects begin to emerge.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Your own risk tolerance should also help guide how you allocate your investments from here.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Unlimited tolerance must lead to the disappearance of tolerance.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

"The safety of our customers and our crew is our number one priority and we have zero tolerance for disruptive or threatening behaviour on our flights," a Qantas spokesperson told AFP on Sunday.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Maybe it shows that tolerance is more about the journey than the destination.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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