read up
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Today’s lawmakers looking for a frame of reference may want to read up on the efforts to regulate a questionable trading platform of an earlier era, the “bucket shop.”
From Barron's ● Apr. 7, 2026
"I had read up on bowel conditions - things it could be like Crohn's, IBS, there's a list of things and cancer is on your list but not at 39 years old" said Mat.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2025
Outside of free fishing days, anglers can purchase recreational fishing licenses and read up on fishing regulations on the DFW’s website.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2025
Most of our readers and listeners are read up on this, and are not the ones who need persuading.
From Slate ● Dec. 31, 2024
In their spare time, they drew maps of new bus, subway, and streetcar lines, or read up on historical public transit systems.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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