tolerating

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Executives were presented with a menu of options ranging from temporary shutdowns for repairs while essentially tolerating ongoing oil theft, to halting production for years to fully tackle the problem.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 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

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

Our lives were shaped in this room and now it will never again be the place of people crying, hugging, hating, commiserating, or tolerating, but who knows? but I’m learning that they don’t have to.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers