tolerant
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Amir Imani, a computer engineer, says New York was the ideal place to establish their brand, a city that is both very diverse and tolerant, and where their business is not written off as "exotic."
From Barron's • May 2, 2026
One question will be asked – will foreign referees at a World Cup be as tolerant of the physical exchanges in the penalty area that often go unpunished in the Premier League?
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
They were sympathetic to the concept—this was a liberal neighborhood, after all—and they were trying to be tolerant.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
Others at Mr. Julian’s table gave similarly tolerant responses to my question about Mr. Paxton’s peccadillos.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
The passing of the regent removed from the scene an enlightened and tolerant man who achieved the goal that marks the reign of all great leaders: he kept his people united.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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