condone

Example Sentences

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“So even if they’re aware that they’re not supposed to condone the way people are speaking, or they shouldn’t be that way in those environments, they will condone it,” she said.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 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

"These are crude fabrications, illicit offers and sales, and purported fundraising campaigns that have never received any endorsement from the Brigitte Bardot Foundation, which cannot condone these scams," it wrote in a statement on Saturday.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

It said it did not condone unlawful conduct and was committed to the "highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and public service".

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

If you can’t translate Parentish, this is what they really said: Momma: I don’t condone what you did, and I’m not saying it’s okay, but I probably would’ve done it too.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas