- present participle of tolerate.
tolerating
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Some frogs may have been naturally capable of tolerating the infection, allowing them to survive even when the fungus was present.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
“We know young people have difficulty with patience, tolerating frustration and delaying gratification. They have a harder time managing and overcoming difficulty,” says Feuer, who wasn’t involved in the China research.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
But just remember, tolerating a little heat is always part of owning stocks.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 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
Did she want me to hold her that way, or was she merely tolerating it?
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
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