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tolerance

[tol-er-uhns] / ˈtɒl ər əns /






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

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

How much cash someone stores in CDs, high-yield savings accounts and other cash-equivalent accounts depends on their financial status, age and risk tolerance.

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

BYD says it stopped working with its contractor for the Brazil factory and that it has zero tolerance for violations of human rights and labor laws across its operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Brij on the grounds of religious tolerance and me on account of I’m a conscientious objector.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon




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