Examples of 'could muster' in a sentence

Meaning of "could muster"

could muster - This phrase suggests the ability or effort to gather, collect, or summon a particular resource, quality, or strength, especially in challenging or demanding situations. It is often used to describe someone's capability to rally their energy, courage, or motivation to face a task or obstacle.

How to use "could muster" in a sentence

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could muster
He claimed he could muster thousands of men himself.
I heard this was all you could muster.
You could muster a little more enthusiasm.
A fifth and a sixth were all we could muster.
I could muster a few of these myself.
A half a sandwich a day was all he could muster.
That we could muster up limited resou.
His little heart could muster.
If only you could muster the will to abstain.
And all the resistance my willpower could muster.
That he believed he could muster before anybody else could.
They commandeered as many boys as they could muster.
Neither team could muster anything in the second half.
By lying with every breath he could muster to keep.
The best he could muster was a blow across the back.

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You deserved all the protection we could muster.
It took a while before we could muster up the courage to talk.
It was nevertheless more than some friends could muster.
So if you could muster up.
Biggles waited with as much patience he could muster.
By lying with every breath he could muster to keep murderers and rapists.
With the biggest smile a person could muster.
Maybe she could muster enough to communicate with you one more time.
It was the best lie he could muster.
He could muster not to refer to relativity as a Jewish theory.
Mantis had to summon every ounce of chi he could muster.
It took a few minutes before he could muster up the courage to speak.
Portillo was determined to lose with as much dignity as he could muster.
He gave her the best smile he could muster under the circumstances.
He focused with all the mental energy he could muster.
All the lies and injustices they could muster could not subdue such greatness.
They fled at the fastest speed they could muster.
By lying with every breath he could muster to keep A man dedicated to making money.
You needed all the marines you could muster.
It took everything I could muster to come down here and just talk to you.
Blacksmith said this was the best he could muster up boss.
I think I could muster up a smile for him.
That he believed he could muster.
And even if I could muster up that kind of support.
Dan said with all the sincerity he could muster.
Marino beamed the best smile she could muster at Luca and started walking away.
He wished the biggest wish his little heart could muster.
I am surprised I could muster up that much.
Tom asked with the most straight face he could muster.
I do not think I could muster more than a thimbleful.
She smiled with all the gentility she could muster.
In my day I could muster thousands of men.
To the shore with all the speed they could muster.
But I never could muster the courage to meet you.
He pitched his voice in the most sarcastic tone he could muster.

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