beef up

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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

As part of its strategy to beef up its pipeline, Pfizer agreed to acquire weight-loss drug startup Metsera last year in a deal that could be valued at more than $10 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

She’s bringing a new 65-bed interim housing facility to Cypress Park and has worked to beef up services near MacArthur Park.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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

“If you’re worried, we can always ask the police to beef up the patrol around my house. And we have an alarm system since my dad is totally anxious about how quiet it is here.”

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed