Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Companies recognize the importance of courting their institutional shareholders and have been bulking up investor-relations departments, according to corporate advisers and investor-relations experts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 10, 2015

He may be one of the few people who fully understand the risks, though I think larger institutions have been bulking up with sharp risk managers of late, who don't just hold their tongues.

From The Guardian • May 22, 2013

AGF is one of several Canadian wealth managers that have been bulking up in recent months.

From Reuters • Jan. 28, 2011

Intriguingly, both companies have been bulking up on journalism they do themselves, adding people to create local sites around the country.

From Salon • Oct. 14, 2010