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

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

“You can tolerate a lot of pain if you get the sales,” Lewis said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

A small victory or two would help her to tolerate their idiocies and would stop her from going crazy.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl