beef
noun
the flesh of a cow, steer, or bull raised and killed for its meat.
has beefed
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present perfectof beef (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Poland, which faced incursions by Russian drones in September, has beefed up all its defenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2025
Denmark has beefed up security ahead of the summit, banning all civilian drone flights until Friday and placing heavy restrictions on traffic in Copenhagen.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2025
The country’s president has beefed up immigration-assistance infrastructure and already alluded to “a scheme in place in case there is any violation of the human rights of Mexicans who arrive in our country.”
From Slate ● Jan. 28, 2025
Good said the ordinance, which took effect in April 2023, includes rigorous provisions for data collection, and the Housing Department has beefed up its data team to make sure the funding is transparent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2024
American’s chief operating officer, David Seymour, said the airline has beefed up its staffing and technology in preparation for the seasonal rush.
From Seattle Times ● May 23, 2024
