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tolerance

[tol-er-uhns] / ˈtɒl ər əns /






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Not hatred of LGBTQ+ people, and not even tolerance, but a full-on embrace.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

A hike could now be warranted as rupee depreciation pressures are persistent, while rising inflation could breach the RBI’s 6% tolerance band later this year and remain sticky, says ANZ economist Dhiraj Nim.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

In these nitrogen saturated ecosystems, additional nitrogen can push the system beyond its tolerance threshold.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

A good financial planner will listen to their client, take their feedback on board, assess their risk tolerance and keep the lines of communication open.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

His strengths as a cyclist—strong muscles, pain tolerance, and massive lung capacity—made him the ideal tunneler.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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