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tolerance

[tol-er-uhns] / ˈtɒl ər əns /






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The researchers also found that daily treatment became less effective after several weeks as the mice developed tolerance.

From Science Daily Jul. 25, 2026

“Sociology’s sacred project champions emancipation, autonomy, equality, justice, inclusion, diversity, open-mindedness, progress, tolerance, and cosmopolitanism,” Smith wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

Following the unrest in Clapham, police warned they would take a "zero tolerance approach" to any reports of disorder and would keep "a strong visible presence".

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Given her risk tolerance, a conservative approach makes sense.

From MarketWatch Jul. 18, 2026

“That’s why you need tolerance education,” my mother insists.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

The tourism sector is acutely susceptible to security issues, but "different tourists from different parts of the world have different risk tolerances," Bohl said.

From Barron's Mar. 15, 2026

“It’s the wind and wind chill coupled with temperatures below freezing that tend to push the operating tolerances beyond their thresholds.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 27, 2026

But people have different risk tolerances, joys, skills and motivations.

From MarketWatch Jan. 21, 2026

Dire wolves, native to Southern California but not limited to the region, were highly adaptable and had a very wide range of environmental tolerances before the species went extinct about 10,000 years ago, Lindsey said.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 12, 2025

The first necessity is the elimination of tolerances on the chlorinated hydrocarbons, the organic phosphorus group, and other highly toxic chemicals.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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