drum up
Example Sentences
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The DGA and IATSE’s unusual missive comes as Paramount has been trying to drum up support for the deal and while projects reportedly are being put on hold.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Fintech firm Clear Street pulled the plug on its IPO plans in February after failing to drum up enough interest, blaming market volatility.
From Barron's ● May 17, 2026
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
The orange gadget must have been some sort of a camera or scanner—that was the only explanation I could drum up that Chubs didn’t shoot down as being moronic.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
