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Recent Examples of toleration
What Moana 2 has that Wicked ain’t got is a shorter running time of 100 minutes versus the latter’s 2 hours, 40 minutes — a much easier toleration of time for parents with kids.
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024
The law stipulates that the toleration of various forms of anti-Zionist speech constitutes anti-Jewish discrimination.
—Eric Levitz, Vox, 15 May 2024
Their temple — formed last summer in the affluent neighborhood of Woodland Hills when two synagogues merged — would be a beacon of goodwill and understanding, a place where L.A. Jews and Muslims could gather in mutual toleration, appreciation and grace.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Bigotry has no place in society, especially in schools where religious toleration needs to be stressed.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2024
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024
The law stipulates that the toleration of various forms of anti-Zionist speech constitutes anti-Jewish discrimination.
—Eric Levitz, Vox, 15 May 2024
Their temple — formed last summer in the affluent neighborhood of Woodland Hills when two synagogues merged — would be a beacon of goodwill and understanding, a place where L.A. Jews and Muslims could gather in mutual toleration, appreciation and grace.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Bigotry has no place in society, especially in schools where religious toleration needs to be stressed.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toleration
Noun
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Lisa Dennis, commissioner of the Department for Community Based Services, said during the meeting that an error payment occurs when a household receives more or less than the benefit amount, which was set at a $57 tolerance level starting in fiscal year 2025.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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Gilts tend to be highly sensitive to news events and risk tolerance due to the composition of their holders — particularly foreign hedge funds — as evidenced during the global bond sell-off in April this year, when the 30-year yield spiked up to 30 basis points.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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Concerns included graphic illustrations, discussion of drug or alcohol use and transgender acceptance.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Israel did not confirm its acceptance, and when the US has previously touted possible deals, Israeli leaders have publicly pledged to continue their assault.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Toleration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toleration. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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