muster up

Example Sentences

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"None of us are able to muster up the courage," Rajesh said.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The story is skeletal and often rushes by in a blur, and it relies on so many overly familiar beats that it’s hard to muster up the energy to care about anyone’s motivation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2024

“He kept us in the ballgame. He gave us six solid innings of work and gave us a chance. We just couldn’t muster up any offense.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2022

They met soon after, though it took some time for him to muster up the courage to talk to her.

From New York Times • Sep. 8, 2022

I take a deep breath and muster up all my bravado.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland