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as in accepting
to have a favorable opinion of
I don't countenance such behavior in children of any age
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as in tolerating
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
countenanced the delays and inconveniences of traveling by air with good grace
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Not Carrying Cash During the pandemic, Japan got a lot better about accepting digital payments, but there are still lots of places that only want cold, hard cash, especially small businesses.
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The roughly 15-minute speech July 3 touched on his own biography while also spotlighting America's long history of accepting people from all corners of the world.
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Some may continue tolerating the pain and wait before searching for a bank that supports a new model or exposing the company to the uncertain risks of stablecoins—assuming the use case works at all.
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The Republican Party has spent years tolerating its own forms of political extremism.
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Reframe retained a local contractor who is handling the project from permitting to landscaping.
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This long history of adaptation explains why our hands are both strong and highly precise, capable of handling everything from heavy lifting to delicate tasks.
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Unguarded and standing inside the 6-yard box, Spain's Pedro Porro redirected a pass by Álex Baena perfectly into the net for a 2-0 lead in the 66th minute.
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This winning series captures a row of poplar trees planted along the banks of the River Po in Italy, which are natural guardians against flooding, now standing immersed in perfectly still water beneath soft, diffused light.
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Organizers and instructors say creating spaces to climb, learn and socialize helps Ukrainians manage stress, find community and build enduring traditions even as war keeps daily life on hold.
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Together, these efforts are redefining resilience, not as leaving the ocean behind, but as restoring it while building enduring livelihoods.
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The Heat is also taking a patient approach in filling out its roster for next season because a few accomplished players could soon become available on the buyout market.
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Future solar missions are now going to have to start taking dust into account, said Ayaz, with dedicated detectors designed to measure dust's properties close to the Sun.
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Gifford had to have a follow-up hip surgery after sustaining a fracture from being too physically active in her condition, People noted.
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The training package included in the contract is expected to prepare Polish crews and technical personnel for operating and sustaining the new fleet over its service life.
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“Countenancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countenancing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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