beef
noun
the flesh of a cow, steer, or bull raised and killed for its meat.
have beefed
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present perfectof beef.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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They have beefed up sub-hunting patrols out of Iceland and other locations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 30, 2025
In response, the likes of the US and the UK have beefed up their diplomatic presence across the region.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2025
Some execs have beefed up their security details, worried they might be future targets, per CNBC.
From Salon ● Dec. 12, 2024
Polling places and locations where ballots are counted have beefed up security in advance of Tuesday’s election, deploying bomb- and firearm-sniffing dogs, metal detectors, panic buttons and even rooftop snipers to protect workers and voters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2024
Police have beefed up their already extensive presence.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 9, 2024
