drummed
Example Sentences
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"Love Story" drummed up controversy -- and viewers -- with its revisiting of the A-list couple's courtship and untimely deaths, but it only earned six nominations.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
He also drummed up excitement on podcasts, including those hosted by Adam Grant and Elin Hilderbrand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026
Builders have also amped up marketing and drummed up discounts to make newly built homes more attractive.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2025
I drummed at church for a long time.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2025
When he and Annabeth started dating, his mother had drummed it into his head: It’s good manners to walk your date to the door.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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