tolerance
Example Sentences
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“As we age, risk tolerance goes down. Having that equity component and maintaining it is important.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
Reaves said he typically has a very high pain tolerance.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
“The focus will be squarely on guidance, particularly any shift in tone around the timing of further tightening, confidence in achieving sustainably higher inflation, and tolerance for yen weakness,” StoneX’s Matt Simpson says in commentary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
Fault tolerance describes a system’s ability to operate normally even when its individual components fail or experience disruption.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
“You know, what started it all. Just a few of the highlights of the tolerance education unit.”
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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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