tolerance
Example Sentences
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Hockney grumbled constantly about the iron grip of draconian forces in America: in particular the new lack of tolerance for public smoking.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
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 or more, 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
Coin seems to have reached the end of her tolerance for self-congratulation.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
Vocabulary lists containing tolerance
"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
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A Separate Peace
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