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beefed-up

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beefed-up (bftp)
adj. Informal
Having been made greater or stronger: "Beefed-up sales efforts [by competitors] overwhelmed them" (Wall Street Journal).
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Adj.1.beefed-up - made greater or stronger; "beefed-up sales efforts"
strong - having strength or power greater than average or expected; "a strong radio signal"; "strong medicine"; "a strong man"


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