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

Can Inter muster up a performance in this stadium, in this cauldron?

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2024

As a young adult, “there were many times where I was scrambling, trying to muster up $100, $200 for a little vial of insulin that was literally going to keep me alive,” Calame-Harris said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 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’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