tolerated

Example Sentences

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Insp Alisha Dixon, of the neighbourhood policing team, says anti-social behaviour "will not be tolerated" and the force is carrying out "high-visibility patrols, targeted days of action and proactive work".

From BBC • May 20, 2026

"This indictment should send a message to all ship operators that circumventing safety requirements and breaking US laws will not be tolerated," Paul said.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

“Circumventing records protocols with the intention of avoiding transparency is something that will not be tolerated by this FBI,” Patel said in the announcement of Morens’ indictment Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Trimmed mean inflation, which is critical to decision-making by the RBA, stood at 3.5% on year in the first quarter, well above the levels likely to be tolerated by the central bank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

If Gregor had only been able to speak to his sister and thank her for everything that she had to do for him, he would have tolerated her service more easily.

From "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka