bulk up
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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The offer kicks off a new round of consolidation in the country's banking sector, as firms look to bulk up for competing on a European scale.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
A deal would also come at a time when rival Ingredion is seeking to bulk up.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
They’ve also been able to bulk up their for-sale section.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026
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 • Feb. 23, 2026
Instead, she had another year, maybe, to bulk up enough to compete against hundreds of others for openings in heavy crew.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
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