tolerate

Example Sentences

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“I mean, once you start saying you’re going to tolerate 2%, that compounds pretty dramatically over time—and you’re saying to people if you’re getting less than 2% on your money, you’re going backwards.”

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 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

A spokesman told the Financial Times that it did not "tolerate any administration official illegally profiteering off of insider knowledge".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 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

“I’ll speak to Cook about bringing on some additional help. Please say you’ll try to tolerate the new servants, Mother. No dismissing anyone without talking to me, okay?”

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland