beefed-up
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of beefed-up
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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That report, while stronger than analysts had forecast, included beefed-up commitments on AI capex and operating expenses that will dig deep into profit margins and weaken its balance sheet.
From Barron's
Here’s the catch: The new and beefed-up tax breaks are only for people at certain income levels .
From MarketWatch
When the headteacher sent a message to parents promising beefed-up security, she said she "felt reassured".
From BBC
If opponents thought Jack Draper looked like a 'UFC fighter' earlier this year, they might think the beefed-up Briton resembles a WWE wrestler now.
From BBC
Websites must introduce beefed-up age checks or face big fines, the regulator said.
From BBC
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