muster up

Example Sentences

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Drake will continue to be the biggest name in rap, because no one can muster up the energy to imagine the radio without him.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

But the Rams have had lean times when they’re scraping to muster up any kind of receiving threat, so here’s betting they prefer this situation.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2023

“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

I bend down, and my body aches, but I muster up all my strength and manage to pick up the broom.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau