beef
noun
the flesh of a cow, steer, or bull raised and killed for its meat.
have been beefing
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present perfect progressiveof beef.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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The decision comes as many US companies have been beefing up security for executives, after the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson last year.
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2026
Companies across the board have been beefing up softer perks like professional development and wellness incentives, while cutting more costly — and valuable — financial benefits.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2025
Other Texas museums have been beefing up their local paleontology programs as well.
From New York Times ● Jul. 17, 2023
Banks have been beefing up wealth-management arms even as they curb trading, in the hope they will provide steadier profits at less risk.
From Economist ● Jan. 21, 2016
Charter and others have been beefing up their higher-margin Internet businesses through consolidation and partnerships to offset TV subscriber losses.
From Reuters ● May 26, 2015
