Example Sentences

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Finally, during World War II he added special classes for G.I.s from a nearby air base, most of whom were boning up for advanced ratings.

From Time Magazine Archive

Three other cooks were boning fish, while a spit boy turned a boar over the flames.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

Some of the plebes were negligent and regardless of the fact that the January examinations were close at hand, while others were "boning" steadily, doing their level best to stand well in their classes.

From Frank Merriwell's Chums by Standish, Burt L.