tolerate

Example Sentences

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People have become habituated to this, tolerate it, factor it in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

As a result, these insects can tolerate higher levels of cold-related stress and continue functioning in conditions that would overwhelm most species.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

In some instances players can sympathise with the reasoning while refusing to tolerate discourtesy.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

“Shifting characters is not a hurdle while I write, but once I am done, I do think to myself: will people be able to tolerate so many characters and switching?”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

But the scientists and doctors on our ship, like Mom and Dad, won’t tolerate assimilation.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera