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drums

  • plural of drum.
  • present tense form of drum (3rd person singular).

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Lululemon didn’t help itself when it mistakenly brought out Japanese drums at a brand event in May at the Great Wall of China, triggering a wave of nationalist anger.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

He sang lead and played guitar, and was backed by Leroy Radcliffe on guitar, Greg “Curly” Keranen on bass and David Robinson on drums.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

The pianos are always muted, the drums all sound like they're being played next door, and the orchestra is buried deep in the mix to foreground Abrams' voice.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

But fans remained in high spirits, dancing to the beat of drums, singing patriotic songs and wearing shirts bearing the name of team captain and former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

The monkeys beat the deck like drums, prompting Autumn to turn.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer