drum up
Example Sentences
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He said that publishing online can make work more accessible to new readers, although most people publish shorter excerpts to drum up attention for a book that readers will eventually want to pay for.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Their release comes as authorities continue to try to drum up leads in the case, which garnered national attention.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 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
“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 agent smiled; Rudy Noyes did not drum up even the faintest wisp or flicker of amusement.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
