drumbeat
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of drumbeat
Example Sentences
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“AI introduces so much uncertainty with employers, not sure knowing what they need or don’t need,” he said, adding that the drumbeat of AI’s power to displace humans and save shareholders money won’t stop.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
The daily drumbeat of criticism from talking heads who tuned into all of those televised games — not fun.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
A yearlong fashion drumbeat ended not in an American designer, but in Dior Haute Couture, with the billionaire pop star choosing a Jonathan Anderson design.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
Markets are about to be left without the steady drumbeat of earnings.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
Then I realize my fingers are tapping out a drumbeat.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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