tolerance
Example Sentences
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In your 50s and 60s, you should think about the other ways you spend money — namely topping up your retirement accounts and managing your risk tolerance.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
Depending on their tolerance levels, readers may or may not choose to go along for the ride.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 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
"These findings could be highly significant for plant cultivation. If we can control adhesion, it may be possible to breed plants with improved tolerance to environmental stress."
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
Mrs. Olinski had a great tolerance for mischief, but she had no patience for malice.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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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