eke
Example Sentences
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Stock market volatility can be grueling on your nerves, but it can also create opportunities to eke out some tax savings.
From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026
“They’re trying to eke more out of the program, but spousal benefits are tricky. That’s why people still need a rulebook,” she said.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026
Tech stocks paused their recent slide on Tuesday, helping major indexes to eke out minor gains.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
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
“Abensa eke ubassu inouxi Akyrria,” I said, wondering if she spoke Ayorthaian.
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
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