1
as in strengthening
to increase the ability of (as a muscle) to exert physical force
beefed up the walls with iron bars
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2
as in intensifying
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
will beef up security for the next few days while the president is in town
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In February, Anthropic contributed $20 million toward an effort to elect congressional candidates who favor strengthening AI safeguards.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026 -
After strengthening briefly, the storm is expected to make its way onto land, tracking to the northeast along the coast of Texas into southern Louisiana through Wednesday night, according to the National Hurricane Center.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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At the same time, the pace of technological change is accelerating, and global competition is intensifying.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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The upward pressure is intensifying this week as derivatives and other kinds of secondary financial instruments related to SpaceX go live.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Beyond hardening technical defenses, companies operating in the AI age need to examine a wide range of practices, say industry experts, updating the way software patches are deployed and rebuilding the human layer of security.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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This will keep gloves from hardening and extend their life.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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Inside Ecole National Republique de Colombie in the Turgeau neighborhood where 1,246 individuals live in squalor, residents uprooted by gangs described lives defined by deepening hunger and increasingly inhumane conditions.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Alo, the fashion and wellness brand best known for its athleisure, is deepening its beauty offering with two introductions.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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Layered cuts and bangs can add dimension and reduce weight, enhancing the overall look of thick hair.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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The district’s priorities include sustaining full-day kindergarten in all elementary schools, providing free breakfast for all students, enhancing mental health training and resources for students and staff, expanding career technical education and opening new pre-K centers.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
16 June 2026
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The gameplay will feel smooth and tactile, heightening your immersion.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
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Tones of silver as well as green and red added further contrast to the tone of the dress while heightening the whimsical aesthetic.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Sunway has been stepping up investments in Singapore in recent years.—
Yessar Rosendar,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Officers are stepping up patrols in the area during the nighttime hours, police said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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“Beefing (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beefing%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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