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boning (up)

verb

present participle of bone (up)

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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At the same time, the researchers are also studying how to turn the leftover seaweed biomass into chemicals, fuel, and fertilizer.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
While studying art history in college, Goldberg also earned a Bachelor of Arts in education and a Masters in guidance and school counseling at Brooklyn College.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026

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My problem is the kart path along the road has 3 or so feet of grass between it and the road, then suddenly the grass narrows and is eventually gone before going over the bridge and everything is squeezed together.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Eating snacks, going over adjustments with coaches and stretching out body aches are par for the course, as during any other halftime break.

— Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 17 July 2026

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