beef
noun
the flesh of a cow, steer, or bull raised and killed for its meat.
are beefing
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present progressiveof beef.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Automakers from Hyundai to GM are beefing up their certified used-car programs, covering cars for longer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
Some schools are starting their own in-house lending programs and others are beefing up their lists of private lenders with which they have special deals.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 31, 2026
Several are beefing up their contemporary art holdings and exhibitions, since that is the area that drives the market and most excites young collectors who can then donate much-needed artworks and funds.
From New York Times ● Jun. 6, 2023
City officials, meanwhile, are beefing up staff to help manage and administer the tax.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2023
To help navigate this new terrain, some universities are beefing up staff who can help, such as IT specialists and librarians who specialize in data.
From Science Magazine ● Jan. 24, 2023
