tolerance
Example Sentences
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“The right allocation depends on your risk tolerance and risk capacity.”
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
Not hatred of LGBTQ+ people, and not even tolerance, but a full-on embrace.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
You may also wish to reassess your investment portfolio, based on your age and risk tolerance.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
"We definitely have a high heat tolerance, which I think makes our cuisine unique. We have a heavy hand when it comes to seasonings, especially Scotch bonnets, which we add to everything."
From BBC • May 31, 2026
“I seem to remember that you had a high tolerance for listening without melting down over the content.”
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
Vocabulary lists containing tolerance
"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
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A Separate Peace
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