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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It’s a song about weariness, the difficulty of facing the day, wondering if life means anything and mustering just enough hope to carry on.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
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
Or foolhardy when this is a moment when she ought to be mustering as much authority as she can?
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2025
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 can see him mustering the strength to carry this out with vigor.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
