condone
Example Sentences
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The bill proposes to make it illegal to implicitly condone or play down acts of terrorism, extending the scope of existing legislation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
The MSP said she did not condone his crimes, but that he needed support.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
“One of our core values is respect and we don’t condone anyone saying anything inappropriate like that within our facilities,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026
"This information in no way is meant to disparage or to condone or support or agree with any of the actions that occurred yesterday," he said.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026
We increased our pace; neither of our mothers would condone us coming home late.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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