drumming

Example Sentences

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Kpler’s maps have since blanketed television news broadcasts, social-media feeds and traders’ terminals, turning obscure ships into objects of global fascination and drumming up enormous business for the cottage industry that tracks them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Traditional music and drumming also provided an accompaniment to the activities.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Hundreds of protesters stood outside in subzero temperatures and made as much noise as possible—banging pots, blowing whistles, drumming on buckets, blowing trombones and trumpets.

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2026

Even the album’s hired drummer is notable: Joey Waronker spent last year drumming for Oasis’ reunion tour.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

He’s been drumming his fingers against his knees, but now he stops.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison