condone
Example Sentences
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“I want to be clear that the city of Riverside doesn’t condone this behavior, but we are responsible for fixing the situation that led to it,” she said at the June 9 City Council meeting.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
“It’s complicated and its not something I would condone … but the more attention that Scientology gets, the worse it is for Scientology,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
While Newcastle's Eddie Howe added: "We don't condone racism in any form and the club will investigate."
From BBC • Mar. 22, 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
“I am quite sure the Kuhani would not condone such conduct here,” said Brother Ugo.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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