tolerating

Example Sentences

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Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien's clip went viral and triggered a backlash that led to his arrest in Singapore, which has a reputation for not tolerating bad behaviour.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

That could lead to the RBA tolerating a recession in order to contain inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

We chastise people for being unhealthy while building — or at least tolerating — a world where unhealthy options aren’t just available; they’re the default.

From Salon • Aug. 14, 2025

Speaking about free speech, he said "it means tolerating people who say things you don't like".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2025

Though he was sometimes forward and forceful with some of his neighbors, he mostly operated as if the town were just barely tolerating our presence.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee