as in studying
to use the mind to acquire knowledge
I suggest you bone up a bit on torts before the next attempt at the bar exam
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Limon was studying geography, environmental science and policy, and Bristy was studying chemical engineering.—
Mike Schneider,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026 -
Bristy was studying chemical engineering.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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My days are spent walking the halls of Congress and going over election data, not talking ball with players and coaches.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 2026
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On average, these objects hit our atmosphere going over 15 miles per second.—
Patrick M. Shober,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Boning (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boning%20%28up%29. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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