condone

Example Sentences

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Fifa applauded Boateng's principles and made him the first member of its anti-discrimination taskforce, but said it did not condone his decision to walk off.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

“I will not condone the re-litigation of proven cures, and neither will millions of Americans who credit their survival and quality of life to scientific miracles.”

From Salon • Feb. 19, 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

Mr Graham said he did not condone any abuse.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

How could a school condone an organization like The Vigils?

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier