inure

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An Olympic rowing career had left Porter Collins a bit inured to the pain of others, as he assumed they usually didn’t know what pain was.

From Literature

You may consider yourself inured to product placement.

From Los Angeles Times

It is measure of Carter’s determination that he plunges ahead, inured to criticism or reversal.

From Los Angeles Times

Once they've been through the criminal process, and perhaps have done some prison time, you somewhat get inured to it.

From Salon

We may be too inured these days to the unceasing drumbeat of immigration’s realities and disinformation to expect “The Old Oak,” as deeply emotional as it is, to have a similar impact.

From Los Angeles Times