beef up
Example Sentences
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In 2014, he was rebuffed in his $80-billion bid to beef up his 21st Century Fox by buying HBO, CNN and other Time Warner assets.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026
The company has also been working to beef up its AI security offerings and recently announced its intent to acquire data security vendor Symmetry Systems for an undisclosed amount.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
In 1934, company president and majority owner John Evans Laird sold a minority stake to outside investors to beef up facilities and equipment.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
That’s roughly $2 billion shy of what Amazon paid to acquire Whole Foods in 2017 and more than what it paid to beef up its streaming service with MGM in 2021.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
“This camp is a wonderful opportunity for you to understand the natural world, learn important survival skills, and beef up your college applications.”
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
