Ask
Ask verb - To put a question or questions to.
Muster
Muster verb - To assemble and make ready for action.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Superwomen of Eva 2: Lone Heir of Krypton: Shinji became infatuated with Asuka nearly as soon as he met her, and he spent months trying to muster the courage to ask her out.
Source: Heroes Want Redheads - As the police never ask for their help (the CIA is another matter), this should actually pass muster.
Source: Cops Need the Vigilante -
There was one time when she was locked out of her house and was planning to stand outside in the rain for hours instead of being able to muster up the courage to ask Roseanne if she could stay at their house.
Source: Series / Roseanne
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