eke

Example Sentences

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While the world number one could not add to the tally, he largely demonstrated the consistency for which is he famed to eke out a solid, if unspectacular 70.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 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

CoreWeave is able to eke out a small operating profit, but this gets wiped out by interest expense.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

They shot rabbits and peeled bark for soup to eke out their scarce provisions.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson