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boned (up)

verb

past tense of bone (up)

as in studied

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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This is true for ALE too, which academic researchers have studied extensively in an attempt to improve processes or address its low throughput.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have studied 72 young, sun-like stars.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026

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Superior Court Judge William Sullivan went over the jury instructions with both parties yesterday ahead of today’s closing statements.

— Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
In spite of the steadfast testimony of those who went over the antlers as meticulously as anyone could, there are still many detractors.

— Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026

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