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are hustling
  • present progressive of hustle.

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And that’s without injured stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who are hustling back as fast as their bodies will let them from hamstring and oblique injuries, respectively.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 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

She added: "At the direction of the president, these companies are hustling to onshore their manufacturing in the United States as soon as possible."

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2025

In a statement, John said his goal for the third annual gathering remains to “inspire, educate, learn from and celebrate those that are hustling, pushing forward, pursuing their dreams and, in many cases, thriving.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 6, 2022

And in the mix of it all, the people of my ’hood are hustling.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles