tolerate

Example Sentences

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People have become habituated to this, tolerate it, factor it in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

As a result, these insects can tolerate higher levels of cold-related stress and continue functioning in conditions that would overwhelm most species.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

“Shifting characters is not a hurdle while I write, but once I am done, I do think to myself: will people be able to tolerate so many characters and switching?”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

But his condition deteriorated, and four years later he was diagnosed with severe ME after he began struggling to walk and could not tolerate noise or light.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

“You’re in Mrs. Zamick’s homeroom. That’s down the hall. Room one twelve. Don’t be late. Mrs. Zamick doesn’t tolerate tardiness.”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein