muster up
Example Sentences
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"As a grassroots organizer I'm impressed that a cadre of the same people have had such influence, and that they can muster up so much power," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2024
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
She hopes the deferment is temporary, but if the college can’t muster up millions of dollars, Oklahoma’s oldest continually operating college likely will close its doors.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2024
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
