mustering
- present participle of muster.
Example Sentences
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A couple of young women stood for a long time holding a bunch of flowers, mustering the courage to venture through the crowd towards the table.
From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026
Crew members went to their rooms to grab essential belongings including life jackets and emergency gear before gathering at the mustering point.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 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
I stared up at her, temporarily frozen, mustering my courage.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
