tolerate

Example Sentences

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But in my view, golfers get into trouble when they chase speed without building the physical foundation, mobility and movement control to tolerate it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“I mean, once you start saying you’re going to tolerate 2%, that compounds pretty dramatically over time—and you’re saying to people if you’re getting less than 2% on your money, you’re going backwards.”

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

From an otter, which the beaver pair seem to tolerate, to a hunting barn owl on the water's edge.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

As a result, these insects can tolerate higher levels of cold-related stress and continue functioning in conditions that would overwhelm most species.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

They were too familiar to ignore, but too different to tolerate.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari