muster
verb (used with object)
to assemble (troops, a ship's crew, etc.), as for battle, display, inspection, orders, or discharge.
have been mustering
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present perfect progressiveof muster.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Turkish forces have been mustering for an operation into northeastern Syria, but the Turkish military does not want to extend more than about 10 miles into the country, Mr. Unluhisarcikli said.
From New York Times ● Jan. 8, 2019
The situation has not escaped the attention of the critics, who have been mustering their fury and sorrow to unleash a series of attacks on the state of things.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 27, 2011
Initially he seemed to have called it right when his fragile midfield caved in to the kind of counter‑attacking try Wasps have been mustering all season.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 16, 2011
Ye know that of late days brave knights and gentlemen have been mustering to our Court from all parts of this land?
From In the Days of Chivalry by Evelyn Everett-Green
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