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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Academics are studying the problem, and lawmakers are examining whether and how new legislation can help address the issue.—
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Scientists have been studying these models on Earth since 2010 and have learned valuable information about our biology, such as how the body might respond to new medications or stressors.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
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The group said Denali was a little shaky at first but quickly found her footing, nursing before going over to meet her big brother Diane.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the final Showcase round of the game, the final two players guess the price on a large collection of high-value items and the closest guess to the correct price without going over wins the whole pot.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Boning (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boning%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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