tolerance
Example Sentences
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But I happen to have two young children, which means that my tolerance for getting a bit unwell is actually quite high.
From Slate • May 16, 2026
For now, it’s up to investors to determine their own tolerance for risk, especially as questions on the regulatory front continue to cloud the picture.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
"This means that all this time there has been some tolerance from those around them."
From BBC • May 13, 2026
So it’s more a choice about risk tolerance than mathematics.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
By doing so, they created a program called “Celebrating Diversity Through the Arts” geared toward teaching tolerance to kids who have been marginalized by society and don’t feel like they fit in.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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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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