barely summon

Examples (10)

• After the long illness, he could barely summon the strength to walk.
• She barely managed to summon enough energy for the final presentation.
• He was so exhausted that he could barely summon a smile.
• Despite her fear, she barely summoned the courage to speak.
• The old man could barely summon the willpower to get out of bed.
• He barely summoned the strength to lift the box.
• Even in his weakened state, he barely summoned the energy to answer the phone.
• She could barely summon the courage to face her accusers.
• He barely summoned the strength to stand.
• The actor could barely summon the emotion needed for the scene.