memorizing

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The researchers compared this to a student who scores well by memorizing test formats without actually understanding the material.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

Deeper analysis showed ravens were in fact revisiting spots where wolves commonly took down prey -- animals like deer, elk or bison -- suggesting the birds were creating and memorizing a "resource landscape."

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

But when more potholes open up after a soaking, there’s a painful — and at times expensive — learning curve for memorizing all the new locations, Shin said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

It also compelled me to step up my marital game by planning more date nights, taking more walks together and finally memorizing my wife’s coffee order.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

I hugged her, then took a long look at Buck’s Peak, memorizing every line and shadow.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover