tolerance
Example Sentences
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In these nitrogen saturated ecosystems, additional nitrogen can push the system beyond its tolerance threshold.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
“Safety is a cornerstone of our business and we have zero tolerance for inappropriate and unsafe behavior.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
“But that tolerance would weaken if signs of second-round effects begin to emerge.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Less tolerance of discrimination, heightened awareness and a growth in the use of suspensions overall were also highlighted by charities, unions and teachers.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Educated at Durmstrang, a school famous even then for its unfortunate tolerance of the Dark Arts, Grindelwald showed himself quite as precociously brilliant as Dumbledore.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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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