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
You can be drummed out of the group stage, or lose on penalties in the final.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 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
His fingers drummed against his knee, moving faster and faster.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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