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tolerance

[tol-er-uhns] / ˈtɒl ər əns /






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Over time, you can adjust your allocations as your knowledge improves and your risk tolerance changes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Not hatred of LGBTQ+ people, and not even tolerance, but a full-on embrace.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

In these nitrogen saturated ecosystems, additional nitrogen can push the system beyond its tolerance threshold.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

"We definitely have a high heat tolerance, which I think makes our cuisine unique. We have a heavy hand when it comes to seasonings, especially Scotch bonnets, which we add to everything."

From BBC • May 31, 2026

“Okay, everybody, let’s get right to it. You all heard the principal, so you know what this is about. Our unit on tolerance education starts today.”

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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