beef up
Example Sentences
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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
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
A full-time appointment, along with a substantive fast-bowling coach, would beef up McCullum's backroom.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 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
