tolerate
Example Sentences
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Their unwillingness to tolerate higher prices could also drive inflation lower.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
It also pointed to Wireless's own charter, which says the festival does not tolerate discrimination on grounds including religion and that "discriminatory words or actions have no place" at the event.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 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
“If you did, you will pay for its repair. And did I hear you curse? That I will not tolerate in my school, young man.”
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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