Example Sentences

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A spokesperson for the Department of the Interior, which manages the National Mall in downtown Washington, described the incident as "deranged vandalism" and said it "will not be tolerated."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

According to the study, participants tolerated the treatment well.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Unauthorised peddling, parking and blocking foot traffic were long tolerated informally, but fines are now being enforced -- and city authorities are considering doubling them.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Insp Alisha Dixon, of the neighbourhood policing team, says anti-social behaviour "will not be tolerated" and the force is carrying out "high-visibility patrols, targeted days of action and proactive work".

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“We have all tolerated her presence for these years,” Vandara went on.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry