tolerance
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“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
“Knowing what the client needs, their risk tolerance and their goals help us to best serve them and put their coverage into the right products.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 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
“The Achilles’ heel of the U.S. in economic warfare is our low tolerance for economic pain,” said Fishman.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
But Ron’s tolerance was not to be tested much as they moved into June, for Harry and Ginny’s time together was becoming increasingly restricted.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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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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