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eke out an existence



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Today, bighorn eke out an existence among the russet-tinged barrel cacti, which they sometimes turn to for water in the harsh desert.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

Hundreds of thousands of Palestinian refugees will eke out an existence wherever they can find shelter.

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2023

We saw that from Aspen on down to Rifle or Parachute, it became very difficult for many of those people to eke out an existence.

From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2015

In the strikingly upbeat “Redemption,” directed by Jon Alpert and Matthew O’Neill, New Yorkers who eke out an existence by collecting and redeeming cans and bottles tell their stories.

From New York Times • Jan. 31, 2013

He wasn’t going to eke out an existence living in the shadow of death.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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