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in·ure

also en·ure (ĭn-yo͝or′)
tr.v. in·ured, in·ur·ing, in·ures also en·ured or en·ur·ing or en·ures
To habituate to something undesirable, especially by prolonged subjection; accustom: "Though the food became no more palatable, he soon became sufficiently inured to it" (John Barth).
[Middle English, back-formation from enured, customary, from in ure : in, in; see in1 + ure, use (from Old French euvre, uevre, work, from Latin opera, activity associated with work; see op- in Indo-European roots).]
in·ure′ment n.
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Adj.1.enured - made tough by habitual exposure; "hardened fishermen"; "a peasant, dark, lean-faced, wind-inured"- Robert Lynd; "our successors...may be graver, more inured and equable men"- V.S.Pritchett
inured, hardened
toughened, tough - physically toughened; "the tough bottoms of his feet"
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By suffering her to do whatever she pleases, I have enured her to a habit of being pleased to do whatever I like." "Pardon, me, sir," said Nightingale, "I have not the least design to reflect on my cousin, for whom I have the greatest esteem; and indeed I am convinced you will never put her to so severe a tryal, or lay such hard commands on her as you would do on me.--But, dear sir, let us return to the company; for they will begin to be uneasy at our long absence.
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The diverse perspective enured to the benefit of his chambers.
DESIGNATED HITTERS, PINCH HITTERS, AND BAT BOYS: JUDGES DEALING WITH JUDGMENT AND INEXPERIENCE, CAREER CLERKS OR TERM CLERKS
Take the last year's bonus of $1250, which under the operation of the lease (absent condemnation) would not have enured to lessee's benefit until August 31, 1980.
Compensation for Leasehold Takings and Apportionment of Awards
The IGP directed that it be enured that foolproof security measures are undertaken and the Chehlum security plan is fully implemented.
Police chalks out extra-ordinary security strategy for Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA)

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