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bulk up

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verb

  1. (adverb) to increase or cause to increase in size or importance

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The hiring was seen at the time as a major step by Microsoft to bulk up its AI suite.

From The Wall Street Journal

Having an income outside of drawing down your investment accounts goes a long way in your 50s, since it’s a time to bulk up your retirement nest egg, pay down big debts like a home loan, and get yourself situated for your old age.

From MarketWatch

Raine is betting that Kontoleon’s relationships and expertise will bulk up its tech investing and advisory abilities.

From The Wall Street Journal

They’ve also been able to bulk up their for-sale section.

From Los Angeles Times

Fal’s Gur said that as the startup began selling to corporate customers, who require more individualized attention, it realized it needed to bulk up its sales team.

From The Wall Street Journal

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