tolerating

Example Sentences

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The RPF has a reputation for not tolerating any dissent, and talking about ethnicity is not encouraged.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

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

I had a headache and didn’t feel like explaining myself, and was quite comfortable tolerating an uncomfortable silence.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss