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Bore one had to put up with (5)

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I believe the answer is:

stood

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This could be a double definition.

'bore one' is the first definition.
'stood' can be an answer for 'bore' ('stand' can be a synonym of 'bear'). I am not sure about the 'one' bit.

'to put up with' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'had' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for stood that I've seen before include "Paid" , "Tolerated; stayed upright" , "Remained valid" , "Was a candidate for election" , "Was situated" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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