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tolerance

[tol-er-uhns] / ˈtɒl ər əns /






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The company said it supported the government in its investigation and that the company “has zero tolerance for violations of the law.”

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

“We all have zero, zero tolerance for what is happening and what’s been happening in the Valley,” said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass during a news conference Monday afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

“Made with orange-like hybrids with tolerance to HLB. This juice is an innovation that represents the future of citrus,” a sign next to the cooler said.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Nonetheless, our findings suggest that investors, policymakers and patients alike should pay attention to how financial incentives shape innovation choices, especially in sectors where breakthroughs require long time horizons and a tolerance for failure.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

They say: There’s no proof of increasing tolerance levels to technology.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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