beef up

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The group is likely to beef up its production quotas by "188,000 barrels a day", said Jorge Leon, analyst at Rystad Energy, similar to recent increases.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

In 1934, company president and majority owner John Evans Laird sold a minority stake to outside investors to beef up facilities and equipment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 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

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

Athletes trying to beef up their college resumes.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy