as in studied
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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In recent years, Russia has studied China’s infamous Great Firewall, a sophisticated system of controlling and surveilling its citizens’ internet use, and bought technology from the country, Segal said.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026 -
The dusty ejecta, however, can be best studied in young systems like this.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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An Oxford University study found that from 1960 to 2016, host cities went over budget by an average of 156%.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
9 Feb. 2026
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The family then went over by the tunnel where the Patriots are introduced, and Jack tried his best to get Henderson’s attention, but couldn’t.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Boned (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boned%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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