- present participle of tolerate.
tolerating
Example Sentences
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In a nation fed up with leaders seen as tolerating or colluding with organized crime, Manzo, 40, stood out.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
The RPF has a reputation for not tolerating any dissent, and talking about ethnicity is not encouraged.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien's clip went viral and triggered a backlash that led to his arrest in Singapore, which has a reputation for not tolerating bad behaviour.
From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 2026
He argues that “allowing, or at least tolerating, sneaky double-dipping,” can sometimes improve outcomes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
My moods still dip every once in a while, but there are times I’m actually happy, not just tolerating life.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
