tolerance
Example Sentences
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A hike could now be warranted as rupee depreciation pressures are persistent, while rising inflation could breach the RBI’s 6% tolerance band later this year and remain sticky, says ANZ economist Dhiraj Nim.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
You could both live another 25 years or more, so you need to also balance your risk tolerance with spending, medical expenses and longevity expectations.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
In these nitrogen saturated ecosystems, additional nitrogen can push the system beyond its tolerance threshold.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
"We definitely have a high heat tolerance, which I think makes our cuisine unique. We have a heavy hand when it comes to seasonings, especially Scotch bonnets, which we add to everything."
From BBC • May 31, 2026
He required fine character and a tolerance for gloom to operate in this pit.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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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