Example Sentences

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Friday’s underplay — the first of two instant sell-outs at the Fonda — came as McCartney is drumming up interest in a new studio album he’ll release in May.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Beijing is drumming up national pride in its high-tech manufacturing, as the country known as the world’s factory floor has also become a global leader in advanced technologies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

At the same time, the company is drumming up new ways to win ad spending, Wedbush noted.

From Barron's • Dec. 11, 2025

Sotheby’s is drumming up interest in hopes of enticing institutions and collectors to bite.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2023

Noah is drumming on his textbook pages, rapping like he’s Alexander Hamilton.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari