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tolerance

[tol-er-uhns] / ˈtɒl ər əns /






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Doing this, however, does require a clear understanding of your financial needs and your risk tolerance.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Reaves said he typically has a very high pain tolerance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Sovereign-wealth fund managers typically have a higher risk tolerance and a higher expected return than do traditional official reserve managers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Fault tolerance describes a system’s ability to operate normally even when its individual components fail or experience disruption.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

I immediately decided to throw out my meticulously planned lessons and make tolerance the core of my curriculum.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers




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