hustle
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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
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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
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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
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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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