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Persistent EffortPlay
Implies a dedicated and sometimes creative effort to achieve a goal. SlideThe sales team worked overtime to drum up new clients.
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Promotional ContextPlay
Often used when someone is promoting a product, service, or event aggressively. SlideThe author visited bookstores to drum up interest for her novel.
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Not InstantaneousPlay
Suggests a process that may take time and doesn't result in immediate success. SlideIt can take weeks to drum up enough support for the charity event.