put up with
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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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