beef up

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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

The executive order attempts to beef up some actions already scheduled to take place — namely, the Saver’s Match coming in 2027 courtesy of the Secure 2.0 Act legislation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Parker, Edge, Clemson — The Patriots have made no secret about their desire to beef up their rush off the edges.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 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