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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

You could both live another 25 years, so you need to also balance your risk tolerance with spending, medical expenses and longevity expectations.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

"We definitely have a high heat tolerance, which I think makes our cuisine unique. We have a heavy hand when it comes to seasonings, especially Scotch bonnets, which we add to everything."

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Now we’re going to have a school-wide tolerance education unit because of a piece of graffiti that was on the wall for about five seconds.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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