beef up
Example Sentences
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We expected they’d beef up their scouting department.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Sony Group has spent billions of dollars on acquisitions in recent years to beef up its entertainment content while relinquishing control of businesses in other areas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
"As part of that we are looking at what we might do to support and beef up our social media team."
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
If that were really the issue, the government could beef up the corps of asylum officers and strengthen the system.
From Slate ● Jul. 28, 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
