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bone (up)

verb

Definition of bone (up)

as in to study

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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Others are already moving confidently through modern cities, studying, working and shaping lives increasingly separate from traditional expectations.

— PhotoVogue, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
Until now, researchers had not studied the impact of the bridges Fika built.

— Fatma Tanis, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026

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Rams running back Lawrence McCutcheon also went over 100 yards rushing, but quarterback Pat Haden threw three interceptions as Los Angeles came short yet again in the playoffs during this era.

— Jim Reineking, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
There are also large slip-on shoes that go over work boots to keep the dirt from falling off to the floor.

— R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026

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bone (up)

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