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as in unbearable
more than can be put up with
this stifling heat is intolerable
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as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
the intolerable haste with which the press passed judgment on the accused
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State of play: The pressure to step aside as a candidate has been rising to intolerable levels, especially over the past few days.
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Axios, 18 July 2024
And then, in these circles, there was obviously a form of complacency, of omertà, of habits that had been established and that are intolerable.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
As the war grows bloodier and more intolerable, the protest movement on campuses has grown increasingly radical.
—David Goldman, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024
Israel’s operations in Gaza and Lebanon recall past wars in both places—and both times Israel voluntarily opted to withdraw after its own death toll became politically and militarily intolerable.
—Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2024
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Axios, 18 July 2024
And then, in these circles, there was obviously a form of complacency, of omertà, of habits that had been established and that are intolerable.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
As the war grows bloodier and more intolerable, the protest movement on campuses has grown increasingly radical.
—David Goldman, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024
Israel’s operations in Gaza and Lebanon recall past wars in both places—and both times Israel voluntarily opted to withdraw after its own death toll became politically and militarily intolerable.
—Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2024
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With Bunraku puppets, culpability for unbearable individual acts is shared, making intimate human violence possible and even disturbingly beautiful.Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
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Israel’s bombs and bullets, together with its intentional disruption of humanitarian aid, has made life in Gaza unbearable.Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 4 Oct. 2024
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Most carbon monoxide toxicity victims breathe in excessive levels of this invisible gas without even knowing, which is why homes should have carbon monoxide detectors installed.Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024
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Its rich protein content can lead to excessive calorie intake if consumed in large amounts.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
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The question asks whether to remove the state superintendent of public instruction from the list of top state officials who would step into the governor’s role under extreme circumstances.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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The country was so polarized that no viable cross-ideological political coalition was possible, and the political center shrank rapidly as the extreme right and left expanded.Christine Adams / Made by History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Your voice is insane.Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.com, al, 4 Apr. 2023
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But obviously winning the grand jury prize was insane.Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2023
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Yet, these Apple Watch Solo Loop bands come with a steep discount, giving users a multitude of options.Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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The stock gained 12% Monday, rebounding from three days of steep losses last week.Matt Egan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Combs' former birthday parties included red carpet entrances, extravagant cakes, and an A-list guest list including the Kardashian/Jenner family, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Pharrell, Usher, Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, and Ivana Trump.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Known for her extravagant Halloween costumes over the years, Klum and her husband Tom arrived as female and male versions of E.T. from Steven Spielberg's 1982 film E.T.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Intolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intolerable. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.
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