as in patience
the capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining
showed great tolerance in dealing with the child's tantrums
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Two milligrams of fentanyl can be lethal depending on a person’s body size, tolerance and past usage, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
Of course, the right mix ultimately depends on your risk tolerance and goals.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
As Silva highlights, democratic regimes—despite their limitations—offer openings for intervention and change by providing some level of political pluralism, freedom of association, and tolerance for opposition.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Mar. 2025
Over time, your immune system builds tolerance to the allergen.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 20 Mar. 2025
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
Of course, the right mix ultimately depends on your risk tolerance and goals.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
As Silva highlights, democratic regimes—despite their limitations—offer openings for intervention and change by providing some level of political pluralism, freedom of association, and tolerance for opposition.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Mar. 2025
Over time, your immune system builds tolerance to the allergen.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Tolerance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerance. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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