intolerable
Example Sentences
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"Such arbitrary suspensions make an already intolerable situation even worse for the people of Gaza," he said.
From Barron's
The head of a leading disability rights charity turned down an MBE in the New Year Honours over what she described as the "simply intolerable" situation facing disabled people in the UK.
From BBC
"It was intolerable. You can't really concentrate, you're sweating, you feel sick. I stumbled into the chemists next door to the hotel, then collapsed."
From BBC
Questioned on the leaks by the chair of the Liaison Committee Dame Meg Hillier, Sir Keir said they were "intolerable" and an investigation into the leaks around the Budget was under way.
From BBC
That is an intolerable risk for a superpower.
From MarketWatch
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