drum

Example Sentences

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Stars such as Harry Styles are visiting fewer cities, so fans have to drum up additional money for travel and lodging.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

I can take the key down, or I can not use that specific drum pattern.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Members of the Republican Guard carried the casket draped in a French flag into the courtyard to the beat of a drum before Macron read a eulogy, saying Jospin fought for justice and freedom.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

"Specifically, we want to test incongruent pairings -- for example, what happens if you hear a drum but see a bird?" said Huang.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

“First thing, I’ll hire a fife and drum and have a one-man parade down Derby Street!”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham