Example Sentences

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But because she’s telling the worst men what they want to hear, Stuckey has created space for herself to live out the usually male role of being the pompous bully who will brook no dissent.

From Salon • Dec. 1, 2025

I vehemently disagree, and will brook no criticism of Nate Dogg’s artistry.

From Slate • Nov. 3, 2020

I will brook no arguments that somehow this would be a security nightmare for Apple: Signal handles it just fine.

From The Verge • Jun. 21, 2020

This is a book that will brook no scapegoating.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2018

I will brook no interference in this matter.

From The Touchstone of Fortune by Major, Charles