tolerate

Example Sentences

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He will not tolerate interference and will not stand for players who won't do what he wants them to.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“I mean, once you start saying you’re going to tolerate 2%, that compounds pretty dramatically over time—and you’re saying to people if you’re getting less than 2% on your money, you’re going backwards.”

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 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

“And I’m telling you right now, I won’t tolerate any lighting in my class for any reason. Do you understand that?”

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers