tolerant
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He was consequently cautious when visiting plantations, avoiding the appearance of incitement so that “even slave holders were tolerant of me.”
From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2026
"They grow faster, are more invasive, and more tolerant of common anti-cancer and stress-inducing drugs."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
My parents, near the end of their careers, are far more open to a bot’s benefits—and tolerant of its bootlicking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
He suggests of loudcasting that "in two years' time we're not going to worry about it", and that those ruffled by it will be more tolerant while offenders modify their behaviour somewhat.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Rufus had become talkative and happy, openly affectionate to a quietly tolerant Alice.
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
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