Example Sentences

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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

Any hope they had mustered overnight had dissipated at the sight of what would be an overwhelming cleanup task.

From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2024

In fact, the Jets, outshot 35-17 overall in this late afternoon matinee start, had mustered just four shots through nearly the entire first half of the game, generating both their goals off power-play chances.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2022

I knew she had mustered up all her courage to come along, the way she kept looking behind us when we first hit that isolated stretch of highway.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez