beef up

Example Sentences

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The menu helped beef up repeat visits at Burger King in January even after the promotion ended, Kobza said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 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

A full-time appointment, along with a substantive fast-bowling coach, would beef up McCullum's backroom.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

A yearslong push to beef up its private asset businesses, which generate higher fees, led it to buy HPS Investment Partners, one of the largest private credit managers, in a deal that closed last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 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