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intolerance

[in-tol-er-uhns] / ɪnˈtɒl ər əns /
NOUN
lack of willingness to tolerate
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When governments allow themselves to be drawn into war by intolerance or the arrogance of power, they plant the seeds of resentment that yield more hatred and violence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“Crash” — an ensemble film about racial divides and intolerance in Los Angeles — triumphed over “Brokeback Mountain,” “Capote,” “Good Night, and Good Luck,” and “Munich” in 2006.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Heavy deployments of security forces are posted countrywide, and UN experts warned ahead of the voting of "growing intolerance, threats and attacks", and a "tsunami of disinformation".

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Their intolerance has often impeded her dating life.

From Slate • Sep. 25, 2025

Panofsky replied that he was disturbed by the regents’ intolerance.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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