drum up

Example Sentences

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“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

Carney spent weeks abroad in his first year, visiting countries like China, India and the United Arab Emirates to drum up business and investment.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

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

Janie, Ah’ll git hold uh somebody tuh help out in de store and you kin look after things whilst Ah drum up things otherwise.”

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston