muster
verb (used with object)
to assemble (troops, a ship's crew, etc.), as for battle, display, inspection, orders, or discharge.
had mustered
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past perfectof muster.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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By the time the game was over, the Eagles had mustered just 172 yards—their fewest in over a decade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
England had mustered only 128 for nine but showcased their depth and nous, defending a total that looked well below par on a surface offering turn and bounce.
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
But whatever momentum USC’s offense had mustered in the first half had faded by the start of the second.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 4, 2025
However, as the dust settled on their first league game since the transfer window closed, they had mustered a mere three shots on target and no goals.
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2023
The money they had mustered out with was gone, and they had signed notes in town and gotten into trouble.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
