muster up
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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
It can be hard to consistently muster up the energy to cook.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 12, 2024
The somewhat gimmicky genre combination may have had the potential to be a winning combo, but “Totally Killer,” directed by Nahnatchka Khan, struggles to muster up enough charisma to stick the landing.
From New York Times ● Oct. 5, 2023
I’m trying to muster up enough courage to give the Chumley Prep a cappella group a piece of my mind.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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