Example Sentences

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Alcaraz has 'CCC' tattooed on his wrist - a tribute to the family phrase coined by his grandad and drummed into the six-time major champion when he was a child.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

"We drummed it up pretty good," Daigneault said.

From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025

Builders have also amped up marketing and drummed up discounts to make newly built homes more attractive.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 24, 2025

They chanted, drummed and urged passersby to honk before blocking the street entirely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

Benji drummed his fingers on the table and stared at Felix.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty