drum up
verb
drummed up; drumming up; drums up
1
: to bring about by persistent effort
drum up some business
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Examples of drum up in a Sentence
anyone who drums up a better way of doing this tedious task will make a fortune
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Luckily for tourists and regulars, the community came out in full force to support the iconic restaurant, and a rave review from social media food critic Keith Lee drummed up even more buzz.
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Lenore T. Adkins, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025
The show moved to September after the pandemic to drum up interest alongside outdoor activities and other attractions.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
There’s a misconception about reality TV, that drama and action are all manufactured and drummed up in the edit.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
To showcase the expansion and drum up business for the upcoming Christmas season, Macy's decided to throw a parade on Thanksgiving Day.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 26 Nov. 2024
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Lenore T. Adkins, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025
The show moved to September after the pandemic to drum up interest alongside outdoor activities and other attractions.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
There’s a misconception about reality TV, that drama and action are all manufactured and drummed up in the edit.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
To showcase the expansion and drum up business for the upcoming Christmas season, Macy's decided to throw a parade on Thanksgiving Day.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Drum up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drum%20up. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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