as in strengthens
to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure
the hardship of army training inured her to the rigors of desert warfare
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Gentle honesty strengthens bonds and protects our tender hearts.—
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For example, where local markets are stable enough, such as in Colombia, cash assistance is a highly cost-effective solution that helps communities meet food and other basic needs and strengthens local economies.—
Ciaran Donnelly,
Time,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Inures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inures. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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