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intolerance

[in-tol-er-uhns] / ɪnˈtɒl ər əns /
NOUN
lack of willingness to tolerate
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Justice, defence and crime ministers held an "urgent meeting" to finalise a "plan to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance", the government said.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Kalissa Persaud, a 24-year-old actress in New York City whose earliest dates with her now-boyfriend were dinner dates, recounted how his spice intolerance helped her fall for him.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Mrs Cooper said after Preston's dairy intolerance was identified and his milk changed, the child was "happy and content", adding: "Preston was a perfectly healthy baby."

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

It actually worked—fasting allowed him to gradually introduce foods back into his diet, revealing a straightforward gluten intolerance, a condition that, indeed, can be linked to nasal issues.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

His normal intolerance of affectation did not extend to the elegant symmetry of Mess Night.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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