not countenance
Example Sentences
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We are looking literally right now on Twitter at someone who will not countenance any sort of challenge to authority, or the rightness of his positions, or the idea that he could learn something.
From Salon • Nov. 21, 2022
“But because he worked for Texas, he had no cause of action. The war powers … do not countenance that result. It’s not right.”
From Washington Post • Mar. 29, 2022
But despite the risks involved, most would not countenance the idea of not meeting constituents face-to-face, saying it undermines the democracy they believe in.
From Reuters • Oct. 21, 2021
“So I could not countenance discriminating against any student in the context of Title IX.”
From New York Times • Oct. 20, 2021
"We will not countenance any aggressive violence. Understand? Nor attacks upon officials or others who do not attack us. We are against all forms of violence, do you understand?"
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
