English example sentences with "drum up"

Unless we find some way to drum up more business, bankruptcy will be our only option.

Fruit and vegetable sellers, along with fishmongers, try to drum up business in Istanbul’s old Kadikoy market. But trade is slow. Most people just look and walk on.

We've got to drum up some business in the shop.

Ziri uses the media to drum up his hatred of Muslims.

The candidate gave speeches, shook hands, and kissed babies in an effort to drum up support before the election.