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

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

“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

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

He looked friendly enough but I still couldn’t muster up enough courage to go in.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls