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hustle

[huhs-uhl] / ˈhʌs əl /


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An army of social-media users has found a lucrative side hustle in creating promotional content for brands from fake breakups and other quotidian fodder.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 23, 2026

Gaining financial flexibility then requires increasing income, for example through a side hustle, a raise or a new job.

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

For a few years around the turn of the millennium, Ronald McDonald had an unusually sophisticated side hustle.

From Salon Sep. 2, 2026

But for some visitors, the hustle and bustle of the tourist destinations are all part of the attraction.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

See, even though Francy was the best with math, Bit was the best with hustle.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds

Some are cutting back on other expenses or exploring side hustles.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

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

Gen Z is more likely than older workers to hold multiple part-time jobs or side hustles, often leaning on AI to meet the demands.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 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

Now Charna hustles toward me in mauve leather, clanking with ersatz gold.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

This is especially true of those who have switched jobs—and who might feel especially put off if the pay gains they hustled for are later eroded by inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

While healing from their losses, they hustled, working as caregivers, nannies, Uber drivers and house cleaners.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

What we learn from the ad is that Jenner is always in motion, hustled through her home by someone who works for her, passing other people who work for her.

From Salon Jul. 2, 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

Hob women rarely participated in the feasts, but Nag hustled about in her helpful way, rounding up little ones from their distractions.

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

It was on line and probably would have nailed the hustling Gantner but John cut it off, then threw wildly past catcher Don Slaught and into the Brewers’ dugout as Gantner scored.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 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

There are already those who are hustling in AI out of fears that it is their last chance at the American dream.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 18, 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

But he decided on the basis of his own impression, having seen me in his place so many times, sitting quietly, almost in awe, observing the hustling set.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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