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muster

[muhs-ter] / ˈmʌs tər /




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Sometimes she works with family members of someone who is ill, who she said are mostly looking to muster resources and handle what’s in front of them.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

They need only ensure that the commission cannot muster four votes.

From Slate Jul. 13, 2026

But the Dodgers offense didn’t muster a comeback, as the top of the batting order went down in order with two runners on.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

He will be able to easily muster the support of 81 of Labour's 400-plus MPs -- the minimum needed to kickstart a contest.

From Barron's Jun. 19, 2026

I tightened my lips and straightened my purse strap on my shoulder with all the righteousness that I could muster.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez

There’s maintenance and repair work to be done on his boat — named Waymaker, to honor the Lord — before Blanchard musters his two-man crew and sets out from Bayou Little Caillou.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 11, 2026

"Even a cinematic maestro occasionally musters up a misfire," the Razzies said, in a press release announcing Coppola's win.

From BBC Feb. 28, 2025

And as is also his way, he musters up one big swing that cracks harder than all the rest.

From Salon Oct. 16, 2024

While Faist must hide his light under the bushel of an ostentatious 1970s mustache, he, like Boutsikaris and the love interest Crystal Reed, musters up noteworthy charm.

From New York Times Mar. 16, 2023

He was bound to supply a certain number of horsemen for the King’s musters, and to maintain them at his own charge.

From Mellifont Abbey, Co. Louth Its Ruins and Associations, a Guide and Popular History by Anonymous

Would the Founders have mustered the courage to go through with the Declaration of Independence and agree on a Constitution?

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

Both Musk and OpenAI have mustered high-dollar legal armies who are prepared to wage potentially years of litigation, including this federal trial.

From Slate Apr. 30, 2026

While previous opposition leaders mustered crowds of a few dozen if they ventured out of Budapest, Magyar attracts hundreds in villages, and thousands or tens of thousands in provincial urban Fidesz strongholds.

From BBC Apr. 3, 2026

Now, 43 years have passed since lawmakers last mustered the courage to talk about the gap between what the program promises and what it expects to pay.

From MarketWatch Mar. 17, 2026

A few days later, Leila mustered the courage to return to the scene of the accident.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

Camel number are kept in check by mustering, shooting and trapping at water points.

From Barron's Jun. 28, 2026

Davis led the league in punt return average last season, but this year the Chargers are mustering just 9.7 yards per punt return with a league-low four attempts.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 8, 2024

Times, declared, “I have a hard time even mustering a ‘meh.’

From Slate Apr. 19, 2024

The outfit didn’t evoke a fearless mustering of Real American patriots so much as a Chippendale dancer gone to seed.

From Salon Mar. 15, 2024

“Your officer helped the humans,” he blurted, mustering as much indignation as possible.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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