Example sentences of "[coord] [modal v] [adv] tolerate [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | BIRD 'S CUSTARD : In 1837 , Alfred Bird hit on the formula for Bird 's custard because his wife had digestive troubles and could not tolerate eggs . |
| 2 | The employer sought to establish a paternalistic relationship with his workers and would not tolerate attempts by outsiders ( e.g. trade union officials ) to participate in negotiations . |
| 3 | Although 1988 was characterised by a freer , more open intellectual atmosphere , it was clear that the Party still held ultimate authority and would not tolerate criticism that bordered on political dissent . |
| 4 | The finger which he had burnt on the incinerator was in addition giving him trouble and would not tolerate pressure . |
| 5 | ‘ I can not and will not tolerate incompetence . |
| 6 | ‘ The government will co-operate with your council to uncover the various facades of financial corruption and will not tolerate corruption or lax behaviour , ’ he declared , drawing loud applause from the packed public galleries . |
| 7 | She has to make workers feel welcome and valued — but must n't tolerate carelessness or inefficiency . |
| 8 | Patiently , I went through the same arguments that I 'd used with Mazzin himself , emphasizing that we did n't want any trouble but would n't tolerate abuse , and that we felt Islamic Jihad did n't want to cause us unnecessary distress . |