- present participle of drum.
drumming
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Film magazine Variety said Malkovich was "drumming up awards buzz" and tipped him for a possible first best actor Oscar at the next awards ceremony.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
While throwing, the chimpanzees pant hoot — a loud, long-distance communicative signal — and sometimes repeatedly hit their hands and feet on the tree in a behavior called buttress drumming.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026
He’s also been a major irritant to David Ellison and other top Paramount executives as the actor took a starring role, drumming up opposition in Hollywood to Paramount’s proposed takeover of Warner Bros.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
To combat loneliness and help older residents earn some money, Yod has started a traditional drumming circle that performs at weddings and other occasions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
He glanced at Ekon’s fingers, still drumming at his side.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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