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tolerated

  • past participle
    of tolerate.
    tolerate
    verb (used with object)
    to allow the existence, presence, practice, or act of without prohibition or hindrance; permit.
  • past tense form
    of tolerate.
    tolerate
    verb (used with object)
    to allow the existence, presence, practice, or act of without prohibition or hindrance; permit.

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"Actions blocking major roads or large, essential facilities will not be tolerated," the official said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

The drug was also generally well tolerated during the trials.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

Hayley Lugos said that she’s happy to see the video go viral, noting that she hopes it spreads a message that racism will not be tolerated.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

While the Malaysian navy and coastguard have long tried to block Rohingya boats from landing in Malaysia, many gotten in via other routes, and for a long time were tolerated.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Although he was a strict taskmaster within his home, Dad tolerated no criticism of the family from outsiders.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey