tolerance
Example Sentences
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“We all have zero, zero tolerance for what is happening and what’s been happening in the Valley,” said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass during a news conference Monday afternoon.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 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
Chandio was replaced by Buzdar, who told the BBC that HIV was his "main focus" when he took the job in March 2025 and that he had a "zero tolerance" policy for unsafe infection control.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
How much you choose to invest depends on your financial objectives, time horizon and risk tolerance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
“You know the worst part of this? I bet tolerance education isn’t over anymore. It’s going to be like Groundhog Day, where every morning it starts over again.”
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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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