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tolerance

[tol-er-uhns] / ˈtɒl ər əns /






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Lawyer Busayapa said creating a safer environment would require society to recognise there is no "perfect victim" and that "sexual violence should be met with genuine zero tolerance".

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Longevity, financial stability, risk tolerance when it comes to the stock market, and real-world concerns about the sustainability of future benefits — that’s a lot for your sister to think about.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Unlimited tolerance must lead to the disappearance of tolerance.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

But I happen to have two young children, which means that my tolerance for getting a bit unwell is actually quite high.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

But tolerance is a project you always have to keep working at.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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