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tolerance

[tol-er-uhns] / ˈtɒl ər əns /






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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

"And where unfairness and injustice threaten the fabric of our nation, we will turn that mission of kindness and tolerance into support for those who need it most."

From BBC • May 12, 2026

“There’s a limit to the tolerance people have for increasing their own taxes.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Instead, he recommends investors look beyond a fund’s overall credit quality and examine the specific bond sectors it can invest in by reading the prospectus and weighing against their risk tolerance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

His strengths as a cyclist—strong muscles, pain tolerance, and massive lung capacity—made him the ideal tunneler.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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