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tolerance

[tol-er-uhns] / ˈtɒl ər əns /






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“We all have zero, zero tolerance for what is happening and what’s been happening in the Valley,” said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass during a news conference Monday afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

“Made with orange-like hybrids with tolerance to HLB. This juice is an innovation that represents the future of citrus,” a sign next to the cooler said.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

In your 50s and 60s, you should think about the other ways you spend money — namely topping up your retirement accounts and managing your risk tolerance.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

How much you choose to invest depends on your financial objectives, time horizon and risk tolerance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The rest of us spent the afternoon writing essays about tolerance and kindness.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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