beefing

Example Sentences

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Some schools are starting their own in-house lending programs and others are beefing up their lists of private lenders with which they have special deals.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The decision comes as many US companies have been beefing up security for executives, after the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson last year.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

Military personnel were more visible in Nuuk on Friday, according to an AFP journalist, days after Denmark said it was beefing up its defence on the island.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

In late 2024, Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a plan to create more well-paying jobs for Californians in part by beefing up access to work-based learning at the high school and collegiate level.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

It’s not that he was beefing with our father or that they didn’t get along—I take that back.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds