beef up

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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

Many defense officials said the U.S. needs to beef up manufacturing capacity significantly and push costs down to achieve those goals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

In an interview, McKinney said he would beef up training for city workers, including police officers, to help them avoid the mistakes that lead to lawsuits.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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

“Surely breaking a rule once in a while is tolerable, especially if you’re doing it to beef up your skills for the Republic’s sake. Victory against the Colonies. Right?”

From "Legend" by Marie Lu