read up
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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And if you’ve already fallen behind, read up on the season premiere.
From Slate ● Jun. 30, 2026
“I don’t know if you read up on the Epstein Files, but evil is real and unmistakable,” Martin wrote.
From Salon ● Feb. 23, 2026
He heard bamboo farmers say they could no longer rely on seasonal rhythms that once guided their crops, and started to read up.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 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
You need to read up on it because I ain’t no expert.
From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride
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