tolerating

Example Sentences

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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

Off-the-field incidents involving a number, external of , externalplayers, external who subsequently remained on the team, has also tested belief in the All Blacks' famed policy of not tolerating poor behaviour.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

He argues that “allowing, or at least tolerating, sneaky double-dipping,” can sometimes improve outcomes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

At the same time, we chastise people for being unhealthy while building — or at least tolerating — a world where unhealthy options aren’t just available; they’re the default.

From Salon • Aug. 14, 2025

Did she want me to hold her that way, or was she merely tolerating it?

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes