pluck up

verb

1. to pull out; uproot
2. to muster (courage, one's spirits, etc)

Example Sentences

And I will pluck up thy groves out of the midst of thee: and will crush thy cities.

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He snapped his fingers as if to pluck up his own spirits, and choosing a street at random, stepped boldly forward in the snow.

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Pluck up your heart, man, and look around, and see what is done by men with good courage.

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It surprised Mrs. Dalrymple to see her sister pluck up so much spirit, but this defiant attitude did not affect her.

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That was a fine song to hear, and Dick began to pluck up heart again.

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