as in studies
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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Kraus is a professor of neurobiology at Northwestern's School of Communication who studies the biology of auditory learning, according to the university's website.—
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Gillian Forrester, who studies comparative cognition at the University of Sussex in England and was not involved in either study, says social attention is key to maintaining a good reputation.—
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Scientific American,
1 Sep. 2025
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The attacks happened near where the Monon Trail goes over Fall Creek in the area between East 33rd and East 35th Street.—
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IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Steven goes over to comfort Taylor after her fight with Belly.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Bones (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bones%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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