drum up

Example Sentences

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Drake's also staged a series of stunts to drum up hype for Iceman.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“Madame X” was seen as Sargent’s calculated attempt to drum up attention, and Gautreau’s aim for the kind of legitimacy that sitting for one of Paris’ great artists could afford.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Neugebauer and his allies wouldn’t need to drum up much support to force a meeting.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The remodeling company continues to operate, but pulls in much less revenue without Alberto to drum up business and supervise jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Picture all the student participation I haven’t been able to drum up over the years cashing in at the same time—with interest.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman