book learning
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In supple pentameter, Shakespeare explores the difference between the book learning the young men meant to engage in and the learning that emerges, despite their plans, from “the prompting eyes of beauty’s tutors.”
From New York Times • Jul. 27, 2023
And while that book learning was fine and all, neither school taught Berhalter the subject he really wanted to study, which was soccer.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2022
“While book learning was the star of the show up until now, practical, hands-on learning has come into the picture.”
From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2020
“Theory and book learning are great, but there is something special about testing it out,” Kingsley says.
From Washington Post • May 25, 2019
"Our man Ty here's got a bright future. Someone's gotta take care of all the book learning."
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
