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Recent Examples of toleration
As the late Philip Windsor wisely stated, true progress lies not in mere tolerance but in active toleration—embracing our differences as a source of strength.
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Soulaima Gourani, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The law stipulates that the toleration of various forms of anti-Zionist speech constitutes anti-Jewish discrimination.
—Eric Levitz, Vox, 15 May 2024
Bigotry has no place in society, especially in schools where religious toleration needs to be stressed.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2024
Their temple — formed last summer in the affluent neighborhood of Woodland Hills when two synagogues merged — would be a beacon of goodwill and understanding, a place where L.A. Jews and Muslims could gather in mutual toleration, appreciation and grace.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
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Soulaima Gourani, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The law stipulates that the toleration of various forms of anti-Zionist speech constitutes anti-Jewish discrimination.
—Eric Levitz, Vox, 15 May 2024
Bigotry has no place in society, especially in schools where religious toleration needs to be stressed.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2024
Their temple — formed last summer in the affluent neighborhood of Woodland Hills when two synagogues merged — would be a beacon of goodwill and understanding, a place where L.A. Jews and Muslims could gather in mutual toleration, appreciation and grace.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toleration
Noun
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Columnar varieties like those in the Pillar® Series are perfect for deck containers, with a narrow upright habit, long bloom period, and excellent heat tolerance.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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The goal of the scientific questionnaire is to assess how respondents align with 20 different values, among them caring, tolerance, humility, achievement, and self-direction.—
Jordan Loewen-Colón,
Harvard Business Review,
2 May 2025
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Although adoption faces technological and user acceptance hurdles, immersive technologies promise revolutionary potential for parsing rapid-fire financial information.—
Murugan Lakshmanan,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Harriette Cole: My twins are getting snappish over college acceptance Asking Eric: A cemetery guard ruined my father’s funeral, and that was just the start This includes stating your belief that your explanations may not be believed.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
7 May 2025
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“Toleration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toleration. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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