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Conflicts of interest or disputes
Plural for meat derived from cows
“She bought fresh beef from the butcher only on occasion, usually to make Papa's favorite meal of boiled beef, salt potatoes, green beans, and horseradish sauce.”
Plural for bodily flesh, especially well-developed muscles
“He's got a bit more beef on his bones now, but he's lost none of his cheerful, boyish looks.”
Plural for power or strength that comes from well-developed muscles
“Let's go all out and put some beef into this!”
Plural for a complaint or grievance
“My beef is the lack of communication that often fosters false expectations in patients, who then blame the local doctors when things turn out worse than they hoped.”
Plural for the state or fact of being fat
Plural for heated and prolonged public dissension over an issue
Plural for a declaration of fault or blame against another
Plural for any bovine animal used as a beast of burden or for food
Plural for influence or power, especially in politics or business
To complain or express discontent in a wearisome manner
“The safety officer continued to beef about the inadequate supply of safety shoes for women within the Navy supply system and in open purchase.”
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