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tolerance

[tol-er-uhns] / ˈtɒl ər əns /






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The company said it supported the government in its investigation and that the company “has zero tolerance for violations of the law.”

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

“Made with orange-like hybrids with tolerance to HLB. This juice is an innovation that represents the future of citrus,” a sign next to the cooler said.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Activist investors typically seek measurable improvements in profitability over shorter horizons, while scientific discovery demands patience and tolerance for failure.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Social media platforms also told us they had zero tolerance for any content that promoted people smuggling and were working with authorities to combat organised crime.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Now we’re going to have a school-wide tolerance education unit because of a piece of graffiti that was on the wall for about five seconds.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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