tolerance
Example Sentences
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At the same time, the administration’s apparent tolerance for patient self-determination was a hard-won result of the patient campaign to change Carville’s institutional culture from that of a hospital to a community.
From Salon
The protests show a cultural shift against tolerance for corruption.
“That process should look at their current risk tolerance and help enumerate their goals, both short and long term, which will help you and the adviser determine the appropriate mix of investments.”
From MarketWatch
A spokesperson said the musical's themes were tolerance, friendship and peace.
From BBC
By contrast, the encased spores showed ~1,000x greater UV tolerance and remained capable of germination even after enduring −196°C for more than a week or 55°C for an entire month.
From Science Daily
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