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Recent Examples of tolerance Moreover, utilities companies could have low risk tolerance given how essential clean and efficient water systems are. Jamil Wyne, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 According to experts at Leafly, understanding your tolerance and the potency of your treats can ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025 Clearly define your investment goals Your time horizon influences your risk tolerance. Sam Dogen, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025 That includes investment goals, time horizon and tolerance for risk. Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tolerance
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  • However much time a team spends in the wild, Gregory told IndieWire that the key to grabbing successful footage from that one percent of animal time is not patience.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Neal runs with a nice blend of patience and decisiveness to choose the right lanes and maximize each carry.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025

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“Tolerance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerance. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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