tolerance
Example Sentences
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He said he has spoken to the entire organisation and told officers there would be "zero tolerance" for misogyny and those who displayed that behaviour would "quickly lose their jobs".
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Redick was asked if it’ll be a pain tolerance issue for his defensive-minded forward.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Instead, he recommends investors look beyond a fund’s overall credit quality and examine the specific bond sectors it can invest in by reading the prospectus and weighing against their risk tolerance.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
“They solve a real problem by giving people a diversified portfolio that automatically adjusts risk tolerance over time, but that convenience often comes with lower long-term growth potential.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
But this is not a complete or final solution, for a zero tolerance on paper is of little value.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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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