as in studying
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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The program sponsors scholars studying at a wide range of majors and universities throughout the country.
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France, Spain, Denmark, Thailand and South Korea are among others studying or developing similar approaches.
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This can include not coming when called, digging under or going over a fence, or simply bolting.
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But rather than further ratchet up the stakes in the final minutes, the episode closes with Rosemary exhaustively — and rather hilariously — going over an extensive genealogical document for Tom and Patricia.
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“Boning (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boning%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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