in·ure also en·ure (n-yr)
tr.v. in·ured also en·ured, in·ur·ing also en·ur·ing, in·ures also en·ures
To habituate to something undesirable, especially by prolonged subjection; accustom:
I've lived for over 60 years and have seen so many changes yet have never become inured to the worst of them.
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I lived in Moscow for 12 years, and became quite inured to many, many things. Pretty much from day 1, too.
Rule #1 for living in Russia: Never Ask Why. You'll go nuts, so get used to it and deal. That is to say, become inured.
Rule #1 for living in Russia: Never Ask Why. You'll go nuts, so get used to it and deal. That is to say, become inured.
Life is like playing chess with chessmen who each have thoughts and feelings and motives of their own.
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