condone

Example Sentences

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The MSP said she did not condone his crimes, but that he needed support.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

“One of our core values is respect and we don’t condone anyone saying anything inappropriate like that within our facilities,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 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

We would have to condone some of their ideas, even today.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood