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boned (up)

verb

past tense of bone (up)

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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This is true for ALE too, which academic researchers have studied extensively in an attempt to improve processes or address its low throughput.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have studied 72 young, sun-like stars.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026

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Rams running back Lawrence McCutcheon also went over 100 yards rushing, but quarterback Pat Haden threw three interceptions as Los Angeles came short yet again in the playoffs during this era.

— Jim Reineking, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
The Public Investment Fund spent more than $5 billion in five years, much of that to attract stars who went over to LIV because of the money.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

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