drum

Example Sentences

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Ranking in the bottom five among big league pitchers in run support last season, the Dodgers couldn’t drum up support for their ace of aces Wednesday either.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Members of the Republican Guard carried the casket draped in a French flag into the courtyard to the beat of a drum before Macron read a eulogy, saying Jospin fought for justice and freedom.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The Show was created on the fly, based around a drum loop and the theme song to kids' TV show Inspector Gadget.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

"Specifically, we want to test incongruent pairings -- for example, what happens if you hear a drum but see a bird?" said Huang.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

“First thing, I’ll hire a fife and drum and have a one-man parade down Derby Street!”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham