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hustle

[huhs-uhl] / ˈhʌs əl /


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“It’s time to play TSA’s favorite game!” says the voice, mimicking a game-show host’s hustle.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

A business expert said the UK had a "bustling side hustle culture", but that high-level success was "difficult to replicate".

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

But this turn doesn’t define Mo or his overall arc, which tightly focuses on the constant hustle, creativity and sense of humor required to survive as an immigrant in this country.

From Salon Jul. 1, 2026

But as AI fuels fears of job losses, it is also raising the possibility of side hustles without the hustle.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

My mom and Uncle Max used to hustle rides for the Late Night Cult Movies when they were my age.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Here, Madonna takes the listener through a pivotal moment in her early career, as she dances, performs and hustles at the famous New York club where she eventually broke through.

From Salon Jul. 8, 2026

Jessica Gonzalez hustles behind her booth at the recent Renegade Craft Fair, frantically ringing up sales, answering questions and packaging her beeswax candles.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

According to recent data, many young people are turning to side hustles to help fund their education and day-to-day living costs.

From BBC Jun. 12, 2026

Her mother went from stay-at-home mom to working parent with a handful of side hustles.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 24, 2026

I guess all his hustles were paying off.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds

Four days later, Carvalho had hustled across the country to speak on August 8 at a White House cybersecurity summit, with AllHere allegedly paying for the airfare and hotel accommodation, sources told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 28, 2026

After the home side lost a crucial toss and were hustled out for only 140, it was vital they made use of the favourable bowling conditions after two lengthy rain delays.

From BBC Jun. 4, 2026

Gil hustled to the back of the store, opened the back door to the encampment, and called out to the entire population.

From Slate Mar. 25, 2026

The pioneer of same-day delivery—Amazon—whose deliveries were so quick that the rest of the industry hustled to match them, now offers some customers a 7% discount if they select a later arrival date.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 7, 2026

Mr. Anderson’s secretary held open the door and Bessie hustled the children out to the confectioner.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

It is hustling for business and this week bet big with the Texas Stock Exchange.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

Restaurant teams and executives are focused and hustling, Masino said, but Cracker Barrel’s recovery remains fragile.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

Raducanu played with an aggressive fearlessness during that unforgettable run at Flushing Meadows, taking returns early and hustling her opponents as she did not drop a set.

From BBC May 15, 2026

“You should have seen me, I was hustling and hustling for them,” she recounts about finding her famous client a home to purchase.

From MarketWatch Apr. 3, 2026

On the deck of the thirty-foot boat, seven crewmen are busy pulling people onto the boat and hustling them under the deck.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung




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