tolerate
Example Sentences
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Your nest egg could tolerate significantly more equity exposure than the generic 30/70 stock/bonds allocation for a couple in their 70s.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
"We cannot tolerate littering simply because there are no rubbish bins," the Shibuya Ward authorities said in a press release.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
I’ve been to my share of fancy Vegas eateries but found plenty to enjoy, or at least tolerate, if you don’t want to pad your vacation bill with extras.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
"Hate has no place in California, and we will not tolerate acts of terror or intimidation against communities of faith," he said on X, adding, "To the San Diego Muslim community: California stands with you."
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
“I don’t tolerate that language in my house.”
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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