beef
noun
the flesh of a cow, steer, or bull raised and killed for its meat.
has been beefing
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present perfect progressiveof beef (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been beefing up Tokyo’s armed forces with new weapons and capabilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Hong Kong has been beefing up the park to try and draw more visitors.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 20, 2023
The anti-communist island has been beefing up its defenses.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 8, 2022
Apple has been beefing up its fintech services.
From Reuters ● Feb. 8, 2022
Netflix has been beefing up its comedy storehouse for years, luring stand-up giants and upstarts alike to become arguably the best kind of comedy club: one you don’t have to leave home to attend.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2020
