hustle
verb (used without object)
to proceed or work rapidly or energetically.
hustling
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present participleof hustle.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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And just as students are in a frenzied competition with one another, firms such as Citadel, Five Rings and Jane Street Capital are hustling to lock down the most promising talent before their rivals do.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
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
"They have made her look like she is a desperate young girl hustling for people's money," she said.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 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
I was hustling like a pro, but the only problem was that I didn’t exactly know what I was hustling for.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
