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tolerance

[tol-er-uhns] / ˈtɒl ər əns /






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A hike could now be warranted as rupee depreciation pressures are persistent, while rising inflation could breach the RBI’s 6% tolerance band later this year and remain sticky, says ANZ economist Dhiraj Nim.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

How much cash someone stores in CDs, high-yield savings accounts and other cash-equivalent accounts depends on their financial status, age and risk tolerance.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

In these nitrogen saturated ecosystems, additional nitrogen can push the system beyond its tolerance threshold.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

“Safety is a cornerstone of our business and we have zero tolerance for inappropriate and unsafe behavior.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Aunt Kitty had no tolerance for dust and debris to begin with.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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