Example Sentences

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Hong Kong has been beefing up the park to try and draw more visitors.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2023

New Jersey is another state that has been beefing up staff and upgrading its systems.

From Washington Post • Jan. 4, 2021

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

Moscow has for years supported Syrian President Bashar Assad, but in recent weeks Russia has been beefing up its military presence inside Syria.

From Washington Times • Sep. 15, 2015

In response to the recent threats from North Korea, Washington has been beefing up missile defenses in Alaska and Guam in the Pacific.

From Reuters • Apr. 12, 2013