eke

Example Sentences

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Tech stocks paused their recent slide on Tuesday, helping major indexes to eke out minor gains.

From The Wall Street Journal

With Indiana’s attention on Davidson, Kara Dunn and Smith helped the Trojans eke out front after the half.

From Los Angeles Times

Of the $171 billion local ad revenue market, TV broadcasters eke out only a 9.3% share, BIA says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Investors sheltered in shares of utilities and consumer staples, the only S&P 500 sectors to eke out gains.

From The Wall Street Journal

The nature of T20 cricket means bat dominates ball, although "skilful bowlers remain skilful bowlers," according to Conrad and batsmen need to clear boundaries rather than eke out long innings.

From Barron's