keep abreast (verb)

1. She always read the latest books to keep abreast of the current literary trends.

2. As a hopeless romantic, he watched all the romantic movies to keep abreast of the latest love stories.

3. The professor studied ancient civilizations to keep abreast of the myths and legends they believed in.

4. In order to keep abreast of World War II, he regularly read books and watched documentaries about the historical event.