not countenance
Example Sentences
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But leaders of the opposition said they would not countenance it unless Netanyahu stops the ratification process first.
From Reuters • Mar. 9, 2023
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
The F.A. would not countenance changing the date of the F.A.
From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2020
"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
