- present participle of tolerate.
tolerating
Example Sentences
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Executives were presented with a menu of options ranging from temporary shutdowns for repairs while essentially tolerating ongoing oil theft, to halting production for years to fully tackle the problem.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 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
But her raucous Georgie made me wonder why this solitary older gentleman was tolerating her intrusive madness.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025
Crowds gathered around news bulletin boards to read how Garfield was tolerating the trip.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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