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intolerable

[in-tol-er-uh-buhl] / ɪnˈtɒl ər ə bəl /


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The mere risk of discrimination was intolerable to the Furman court.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who has become a prominent figure in peace talks, said the status quo was "intolerable for America."

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

But 702 opponents say the ability to search for U.S. names in the database poses an intolerable threat to civil liberties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente called the chants "intolerable" and said "violent people use football to carve out a space for themselves".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Celia leaves, confident that the intolerable season is over.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García




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