brush up on
Example Sentences
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Keenan, 24, re-watched parts of season two to brush up on the region’s geopolitics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
At one burn, Hanson proposed that we make a side trip and wade through the brush up on a steep canyon wall where, he assured me, we would find even more saplings just breaking through.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025
They've also begun to brush up on their Mandarin skills too.
From Salon • Jan. 16, 2025
As part of his studies, Dr. Chang had to brush up on autoimmune diseases, memorizing the names of human proteins that can be targeted by a misdirected immune system.
From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2024
“You might want to brush up on your jousting skills,” I said.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
