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put up with

Idioms  
  1. Endure without complaint, as in She's been very patient, putting up with all kinds of inconvenience. [Mid-1700s]


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Regardless, the reappearance of such imperfect candidates each cycle tells a bitter story about what voters will put up with to win.

From Salon Jun. 21, 2026

"I wasn't happy. I knew my body wasn't functioning properly and I wasn't prepared to just put up with it," she said.

From BBC May 31, 2026

Eventually, she learns to put up with the ghosts.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 13, 2026

Why put up with all the ridiculous ways that golfers waste time?

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 10, 2026

“How do you put up with this guy? You must be Ari.”

From "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Saenz

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