as in sectarianism
stubborn or intolerant adherence to one's opinions or prejudices
a group whose mission is to oppose intolerance and extremism
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Recent Examples of intolerance
For this reason, people who have celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or gluten intolerance should avoid barley.
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Kathi Valeii Published, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025
While some people may benefit from the vitamin C and bromelain in pineapple, others have an allergy or intolerance to pineapple that makes eating it harmful.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
Those with an intolerance should consult a healthcare provider before consumption.
—Larell Scardelli, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Corn is a gluten-free option for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
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Kathi Valeii Published, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025
While some people may benefit from the vitamin C and bromelain in pineapple, others have an allergy or intolerance to pineapple that makes eating it harmful.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
Those with an intolerance should consult a healthcare provider before consumption.
—Larell Scardelli, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Corn is a gluten-free option for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
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Over time, however, that bigotry has not only grown more pronounced but also broader in scope, leading her to recently target not only trans people but also asexual people.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
18 Apr. 2025
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The result of antisemitism is always more hatred and bigotry.—
Nicole Russell,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Intolerance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intolerance. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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