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intolerance

[in-tol-er-uhns] / ɪnˈtɒl ər əns /
NOUN
lack of willingness to tolerate
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They said they consumed raw dairy because they wanted to reduce their inflammation, and avoid additives, and prevent lactose intolerance, and clear their skin, and bring their hormones into balance.

From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026

Gilead is not paradise; it is not immune from fear or intolerance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

"There is no space for xenophobia, racism, sexism, Afrophobia or any other forms of intolerance in South Africa," he said, explaining his coalition government's five-point strategy to deal with the crisis.

From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026

A Brazilian study published in Nutrients found that omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil reduced glucose intolerance and weakened insulin resistance in rats that were not obese but showed a diabetes-like metabolic condition.

From Science Daily ● May 31, 2026

The museum focuses on stereotypes, prejudice, genocide, the history of intolerance.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

Disruptions in this newly identified signaling pathway may play a role in conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, food intolerances, and chronic visceral pain.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 28, 2026

This discovery may also help explain a range of digestive issues, including food intolerances and irritable bowel syndrome.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 28, 2026

The various infections, electrolyte imbalances and medication intolerances weakened her to the point of collapse.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025

The Food Standards Agency says it recognises that there are a significant number of foods that can cause allergies or intolerances.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2025

Both view Philip within the house with the same eyes; the Philip of the outer world--the little Valley-world of hot passions, strong ambitions, fierce intolerances, growing strife and rancor--they see differently.

From In the Valley by Harold Frederic




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