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drum

[druhm] / drʌm /


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Some are already beating the drum, so to speak.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

He last year announced a goal to double Canada’s non-U.S. exports by 2035 and has been crisscrossing the globe to drum up investment for Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Things ramped up further in the 1990s, with jungle, garage and drum & bass fuelling underground raves and clubs.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The public offering is expected to hit the market next month after a “road show” during which SpaceX will seek to drum up interest from both institutional and retail investors.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The first thing that children will want to do is play a steady beat on the drum and create a melody.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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