tolerance
Example Sentences
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Unlimited tolerance must lead to the disappearance of tolerance.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
"The safety of our customers and our crew is our number one priority and we have zero tolerance for disruptive or threatening behaviour on our flights," a Qantas spokesperson told AFP on Sunday.
From Barron's • May 17, 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
Into this chaos walks a man with an iron fist, a famous surname and zero tolerance for insubordination.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Better information has led to later reduction or withdrawal of the tolerance, but only after the public has been exposed to admittedly dangerous levels of the chemical for months or years.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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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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