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
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 smiled the most charming smile I could muster up, letting my eyes dance.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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