tolerating

Example Sentences

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But just remember, tolerating a little heat is always part of owning stocks.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

While her affection for Kermit is true, the great joke of their affair is that he’s often portrayed as tolerating her instead of providing the full worship she demands – nay, deserves.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

In tolerating social freedoms, the regime is granting Iranians concessions that don’t threaten the survival of the system, say analysts and activists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

Part of the motivation for tolerating certain risks is to avoid delays caused by disagreements about how much work is needed to make buildings constructed with cladding safe.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

I had a headache and didn’t feel like explaining myself, and was quite comfortable tolerating an uncomfortable silence.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss