tolerance
Example Sentences
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Social media platforms also told us they had zero tolerance for any content that promoted people smuggling and were working with authorities to combat organised crime.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
“Investors with an above-average level of risk tolerance should consider buying growth here,” Colas said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
But he acknowledged that “over time you develop less tolerance for squalor.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
A survey found only 31% of U.S. subscribers would cancel after a $1 hike, indicating strong pricing power and tolerance.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
“It’s a step up. You gotta earn my tolerance in increments if you gon’ date my daughter.”
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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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