condone

Example Sentences

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Welsh Labour does not condone harassment and intimidation of any political candidate, elected representative or their families.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

That’s a behavior the majority of the country doesn’t condone and for which a small percentage of Hindus are responsible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

"This information in no way is meant to disparage or to condone or support or agree with any of the actions that occurred yesterday," he said.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

“I do not condone this. Very disappointing to learn.”

From Salon • Dec. 29, 2025

"It was a great shock to me. Her parents were decent folk, too, who had brought her up very strictly. I'm glad to say they did not condone her behaviour."

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie