muster
verb (used with object)
to assemble (troops, a ship's crew, etc.), as for battle, display, inspection, orders, or discharge.
mustering
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present participleof muster.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Camel number are kept in check by mustering, shooting and trapping at water points.
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
They had scored a miserly 15 in their previous 20 league games this season, mustering just 66 shots on target from 226 attempts.
From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2025
His voice, like a conjurer’s incantation, stirs the embers of rage, mustering both a conviction and devotion that consumes both logic and restraint.
From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2024
Davis led the league in punt return average last season, but this year the Chargers are mustering just 9.7 yards per punt return with a league-low four attempts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2024
His father shut his eyes, mustering his strength.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
