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
Schoenfeld recommended that those who live in high fire risk areas brush up on evacuation plans and make sure they have a go-bag with essential items as wildfire season approaches.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 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
As a self-described “elite,” it would be a good time for him to brush up on the current affairs of us common parsnips.
From Salon • Jan. 2, 2024
“First thing I did was brush up on all the contemporary music. It’s so exciting, all the new music.”
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
