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tolerance

[tol-er-uhns] / ˈtɒl ər əns /






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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

From that point on, a zero tolerance approach was adopted.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The treated animals also showed improvements in glucose and insulin tolerance.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

By some measures, however, individual investors have even less tolerance for some of the features of private equity than do institutions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“She’s going to flunk tolerance education,” Jordie predicts.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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