drum up

Example Sentences

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Lenders are trying to drum up more business in a stalled housing market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 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

Launched to drum up demand during the Covid pandemic, it cost £20 a month for up to five free drinks a day and discounted food.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 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