read up on
phrasal verb
read up on; reading up on; reads up on
: to read a lot about (something) in order to learn about it
I read up on the history of the war.
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Hitchens became an early study, often begging his mom to visit the library to read up on spooky tales.
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Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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—Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 July 2024
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Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
After reading up on the case, Baca sent Rivera a Facebook message.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Plus, read up on sexpert insight on what makes this genre of vibes so unique and so worthy of your wallet.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
Click here to read up on the four biggest takeaways from this weekend’s events.
—Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 July 2024
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“Read up on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/read%20up%20on. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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