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 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 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
Although they acknowledge the global economy is facing a historic dearth of crude, they are happy to use their cash to beef up their balance sheets and wait to see where markets land.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Athletes trying to beef up their college resumes.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
