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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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Rates rose in every age group and every racial and ethnic group studied.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Katz had studied in the Hesder program at Yeshivat Kerem B’Yavneh, combining Torah study with military service.

— Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

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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
But given how poorly that series capper went over, her chances of winning a third Emmy are in some jeopardy.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2026

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