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Put up with half-cut Tory queen getting in around 1am? (8)

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tolerate

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(Other definitions for tolerate that I've seen before include "Endure with forbearance" , "Stomach" , "Stand" , "Put up with, permit without protest" , "Family relative" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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