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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Smith had studied the architects while a student at Hampton University, and has documented on his Instagram their various stylings, which range from restrained to whimsical to ornate.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
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Many recipients are part of the low-wage labor market, where job security is often unpredictable and turnover tends to be high, according to Lauren Bauer, a researcher at the Brookings Institution who has studied SNAP extensively.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2026
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Adebayo then went over to Heat managing general partner Micky Arison and chief executive offer Nick Arison for congratulations.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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But county officials also went over the at-grade designs.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Boned (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boned%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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