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tolerance

[tol-er-uhns] / ˈtɒl ər əns /






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“Safety is a cornerstone of our business and we have zero tolerance for inappropriate and unsafe behavior.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

BYD says it stopped working with its contractor for the Brazil factory and that it has zero tolerance for violations of human rights and labor laws across its operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Lawyer Busayapa said creating a safer environment would require society to recognise there is no "perfect victim" and that "sexual violence should be met with genuine zero tolerance".

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Look at longevity, financial stability and risk tolerance.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

“Maybe collecting thirty million paper clips was the only way for those guys to get their teachers to stop tolerance education.”

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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