Example Sentences

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Torrance police say they have become aware of a planned youth “takeover” at the Del Amo Fashion Center on Saturday and will beef up security at the mall.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2024

And for fear that the waiver will be declared unenforceable, clinics will beef up security, and pass that cost on to hopeful future parents.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2024

Or perhaps Washington will beef up its skill positions on Day 3.

From Washington Post • Apr. 21, 2023

It will be closely watched by China's neighbours and in Washington as a barometer of how aggressively the country will beef up its military.

From Reuters • Mar. 4, 2023

The National Guard will beef up security outside the Supreme Court building Wednesday, and police will search people at checkpoints around the esplanade where the military display and a later rally will take place.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2022