muster up

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

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

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

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

I only wish I could muster up the courage to actually warrant any of her distrust.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed