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summon up

verb
  1. To look within oneself to find and put into action a particular positive quality, such as strength, energy or courage. · I summoned up all my remaining willpower.
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“Valentine,” said the count, “summon up all your courage; still the beatings of your heart; do not let a sound escape you, and feign to be asleep; then you will see.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 997 · C1

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