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tolerant

[tol-er-uhnt] / ˈtɒl ər ənt /


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“California was a place that was accepting and tolerant of all of that,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

These mice also became less tolerant of stress as adults.

From Science Daily Aug. 26, 2026

Affecting a tough-guy realism, Mr. Bockino is contemptuous of antigambling officials in the era before legalization and tolerant of the worst rogues.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

He suggests of loudcasting that "in two years' time we're not going to worry about it", and that those ruffled by it will be more tolerant while offenders modify their behaviour somewhat.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

I think we’re very tolerant with Hannon.You, what’s your name?

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt




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