had hustled
- past perfect of hustle.
Example Sentences
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His Karazin colleague, zoologist Oleksandr Zinenko, had hustled his wife, a journalist, and their two teenage daughters out of Kharkiv even faster.
From Science Magazine ● Dec. 6, 2022
After getting in touch with a team representative through his bank, the winner told show hosts Chris Russell and Pete Medhurst that the team official had hustled to fix the issue.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 19, 2022
Boston, who had hustled to chase the play, was there for the tip.
From New York Times ● Mar. 24, 2022
Antonely, 44, had hustled between Jalisco, another job charging entry at Club Cobra in North Hollywood and side gigs as a makeup artist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 15, 2021
In a matter of moments he had hustled to his car and sped away.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
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