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
“It suggests BP has a culture that does not tolerate excessive poor behavior,” Clarke said, “even at the top when the risk of reputational damage is clear.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
It told the BBC it did not tolerate violence or aggression of any kind and said appropriate sanctions will always be taken.
From BBC • May 18, 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
Mrs. Jongwe didn’t tolerate her own children either.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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