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as in endurable
capable of being endured
stubbing your toe is at least a more tolerable pain than breaking your foot
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as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
the accommodations are tolerable though not exactly luxurious
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Recent Examples of tolerable
Watch on Deadline The lighter ad load for streaming would seem to make viewing more tolerable, and yet the ad experience can be even worse.
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Jonathan Bing, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
Adhere to a healthy lifestyle Getting the optimal amount of rest, drinking plenty of water and eating healthy foods can help make asthma more tolerable, per the AAFA.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 22 Sep. 2024
The tolerable upper intake level for vitamin D is 4,000 IU for adults.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2024
Here are the pieces of disaster gear that made the last couple of weeks without first-world amenities so much more tolerable.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
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Jonathan Bing, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
Adhere to a healthy lifestyle Getting the optimal amount of rest, drinking plenty of water and eating healthy foods can help make asthma more tolerable, per the AAFA.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 22 Sep. 2024
The tolerable upper intake level for vitamin D is 4,000 IU for adults.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2024
Here are the pieces of disaster gear that made the last couple of weeks without first-world amenities so much more tolerable.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
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But for the past few weeks, it's made being trapped on the couch much more endurable, and even enjoyable, for me and my family.Adrienne So, WIRED, 1 Apr. 2020
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But Russo understands the appeal, even the necessity, of those absurd affections that exceed all reason and make the travails of human life endurable.Ron Charles, Washington Post, 18 July 2023
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Without the presence of adequate airflow, the dust has no where to go and settles on various surfaces.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
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Human Oversight The principle of human oversight mandates adequate human supervision throughout an AI system's lifecycle.Mithun A. Sridharan, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Shifting the focus to inclusion A more recent, alternative approach focuses on measuring inclusion to drive superior financial results and greater, sustainable diversity, while avoiding the backlash.Paolo Gaudiano, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Guests can dive into the sustainable side of things by snorkeling around the Eden Reef, participating in coral planting, or adopting a coral.Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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But this would be a practical and necessary change — to allow a decent time period for transition while also preventing various abuses and inefficiencies.Guy Ciarrocchi, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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Barron is a good skater with a decent shot and strong offensive instincts, but his game in his own end has suffered from moments of indecision and a lack of assertiveness in killing plays, leading to extended shifts in the defensive zone.Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Since full recovery was not an option, Mystic Aquarium wanted to make everyday functioning more bearable for both the turtle and its caretakers.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
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The vehicles made the situation more bearable for the hurricane survivors and first responders.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Dec. 2024
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What People Are Saying In 2023, Alexey Melnikov, executive secretary of the public monitoring commission of Moscow, said that Spector was being held in satisfactory conditions.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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And for years, boosters have struggled to offer up a satisfactory answer.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rather than make a clean getaway, Gabby ended up getting trapped in the netting and was left dangling by the side of the crib, completely fine but not happy.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Wedgwood: Crown Emerald Pattern From Wedgwood, the famous maker of fine bone china, the 'Crown Emerald' has solid banding that showcases fancier motifs.Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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If there is one story that sums up how ruthless West Ham United used to be when sacking managers, then a memorable fixture against Wigan Athletic on May 15, 2011 is a good starting point.Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Shoes with good cushioning and substantial arch support can help take some pressure off your heels and alleviate that discomfort.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Tolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerable. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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