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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Swanson, who has studied Legionella for 40 years and worked on the Flint water crisis, said that has been true of the disease since its namesake outbreak at an American Legion conference in July 1976.—
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This hybrid was first reported by a homeowner near San Antonio and later studied by biologists from The University of Texas at Austin.—
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Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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However, the money pot would diminish for every speech that went over the 45-second allotted time for the Emmy recipients.—
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Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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The truck first hit an SUV but went over it and slammed into the back of a motorcoach.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Boned (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boned%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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