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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Winkler had studied thousands of wrecks.—
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This is tied to principles studied in psychology, especially how a person’s surroundings shape their emotional state.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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During the timeout, the entire Heat team went over to check on Adebayo.—
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Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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The all-time record high gas prices in Michigan and across the country were set in June 2022, when national gas prices went over $5 a gallon.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Boned (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boned%20%28up%29. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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