beefed-up
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of beefed-up
First recorded in 1940–45
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Haigh has also called for a "beefed-up No 10" promoting growth.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Before Apollo swooped in, EasyJet looked set to be taken private by Castlelake, which manages around $38 billion in assets, after the carrier accepted its beefed-up fifth bid on Sunday.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
There has been an acceptance they were understaffed in the coaching department and the beefed-up backroom has improved training.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
VILSECK, Germany—A line of tattooed, beefed-up men with bushy beards and American accents formed at the bakery in this tiny Bavarian town on a recent May morning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
Within moments, the airlock seals and medics in beefed-up envirosuits and masks come in with a gurney.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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