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beef up

[beef-uhp] / ˈbifˌʌp /


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The severance package from his former company included a job coach who advised him to beef up his LinkedIn presence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

The group is likely to beef up its production quotas by "188,000 barrels a day", said Jorge Leon, analyst at Rystad Energy, similar to recent increases.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The Japanese entertainment and electronics company has spent billions of dollars on acquisitions in recent years to beef up its entertainment content.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

She’s bringing a new 65-bed interim housing facility to Cypress Park and has worked to beef up services near MacArthur Park.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Athletes trying to beef up their college resumes.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy




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