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tolerate

[tol-uh-reyt] / ˈtɒl əˌreɪt /


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By making certain stress-related genes easier to activate, early adversity may leave the brain more reactive and less able to tolerate future stress.

From Science Daily Aug. 26, 2026

"It marks a turning point in our country that we're not going to tolerate people being forced to sleep on the streets," a spokesperson said.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

What it didn’t want was for his funeral to revive memories of an era when Chinese leaders were more willing to tolerate candor, debate and a measure of independence from the party line.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

For the study, a US team led by researchers at Stanford University sought to estimate how often human-caused global warming will push temperatures to levels that elderly people cannot tolerate.

From Barron's Aug. 17, 2026

Yet in a funny way, it was Henry he was best able to tolerate on a daily basis.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

Justice John Marshall Harlan was the only dissenter: “Our Constitution is color-blind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

Building a resilient portfolio that tolerates inflation is a good start.

From Barron's Mar. 18, 2026

They are asking for individualized exceptions to a rule the law already tolerates.

From Slate Jan. 14, 2026

MIT engineers have created a new aluminum alloy that can be 3D printed, tolerates extreme heat, and reaches strength levels far beyond conventional aluminum.

From Science Daily Dec. 29, 2025

The subsidiary reason is that the Party member, like the proletarian, tolerates present-day conditions partly because he has no standards of comparison.

From "1984" by George Orwell

The mayor has said that antisemitism will never be tolerated in New York City and that he is mayor for all New Yorkers, including members of the Jewish communities.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

"The law is clear: price fixing of any kind is not tolerated in New York, or across our nation."

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

Ch Insp Paul Doyle said violence was not "part of the job for police officers" and that it "will not be tolerated".

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

“The abuse of animals will never be tolerated, and anyone who engages in violence or neglect against animals will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said Orange County Dist.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

One of the most reliable ways to acquire papers was through bribery, and this was the only area where I tolerated what were often unethical means of obtaining information.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Souvenir collecting is often a solo sport, with spouses and other travel partners tolerating it or quietly culling the collection when no one’s looking.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

But just remember, tolerating a little heat is always part of owning stocks.

From Barron's Jun. 5, 2026

Off-the-field incidents involving a number, external of , externalplayers, external who subsequently remained on the team, has also tested belief in the All Blacks' famed policy of not tolerating poor behaviour.

From BBC Jan. 15, 2026

But her raucous Georgie made me wonder why this solitary older gentleman was tolerating her intrusive madness.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 17, 2025

To prepare for this eventuality, he ruled the house strictly according to tribal law, tolerating no deviance, particularly from his children.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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