- present participle of tolerate.
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
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
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
That could lead to the RBA tolerating a recession in order to contain inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
To prepare for this eventuality, he ruled the house strictly according to tribal law, tolerating no deviance, particularly from his children.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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