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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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Losing visceral fat can be as challenging as any other weight loss, but making small, sustainable changes in your day-to-day life can help you succeed.22 Diet Certain meal plans are more effective than others for losing visceral fat.Maggie Aime, MSN, Health, 22 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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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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Although the Zone is hostile, the people who live within it find ways to make life more bearable.Issy van der Velde, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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This is perhaps because these three recommendations are more than just band-aid actions meant to make an overwhelming environment bearable.Martin Gutmann, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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The bridge's deck was found to be in satisfactory condition, while the substructure was in fair condition.Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
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Overall, the team is running smoothly but one individual, who previously didn’t have any issues, is now struggling: missing deadlines, not catching mistakes, not completing assignments in a satisfactory way.Eva Epker, Forbes, 30 Nov. 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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Both Grande and Erivo scored Golden Globe nominations, with Erivo up for best performance by a female actor in a motion picture, musical or comedy, while Grande is nominated for best supporting actress.Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
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And the spiritual rationale for generosity turns out to be the same as the worldly one: hope in a good future.Matthew Scogin, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Tolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerable. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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