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

Mohammad Ali Kadivar, an Iranian associate professor of sociology and international studies at Boston College, said these two camps appear to be tolerating each other as they face a shared opponent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

But her raucous Georgie made me wonder why this solitary older gentleman was tolerating her intrusive madness.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

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

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