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
Even without the adrenaline of a packed room, he drummed up a bidding war and ultimately sold Francis Bacon’s “Triptych Inspired by the Oresteia of Aeschylus” for $85 million.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 22, 2025
Builders have also amped up marketing and drummed up discounts to make newly built homes more attractive.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2025
Naroditsky's channel had nearly 500,000 subscribers, while his Twitch stream drummed up 340,000 followers.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2025
The rain drummed on the roof and the air was filled with dampness.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
