drum up
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United Airlines continues to drum up more ways to jazz up economy-class and boost revenue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
He has spent weeks travelling overseas in the last year seeking to drum up business interest in Canada as an investment destination.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
The public offering is expected to hit the market next month after a “road show” during which SpaceX will seek to drum up interest from both institutional and retail investors.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 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
And, as Devine dialed another number, he told his secretary, “See if you can’t drum up Horsethief Shorty and Jerry G., okay? I think Jerry G.’s down in the pony corral with some kids.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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