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eke

[eek] / ik /


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Analysts had predicted the company would go there for the first time since 2012, but it managed to eke out $784 million—a precipitous drop from the previous quarter’s $12.4 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

Tesla is expected to eke out some growth in 2026, selling about 1.7 million cars.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

But enthusiasm for some of the predicted nominees isn’t at its zenith: “Despite grim reviews for its latest season, ‘Euphoria’ will still eke out a nomination because Zendaya can do no wrong,” grouses Kristen Baldwin.

From Los Angeles Times May 21, 2026

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

I've struggled for days to eke out extra time from him.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

Once juggling multiple odd jobs, Helal Uddin now ekes out a living running a food cart.

From Barron's Feb. 1, 2026

She ekes out a living crocheting bags and clothing, earning less than $10 a week, and relies on food donations from the parallel civilian government.

From Reuters Jan. 31, 2023

Bird’s father, Ethan, is a white former linguistics professor who ekes out an existence shelving books in the college library.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 29, 2022

That he does before surrendering to his psychological flaw: his inability to be content with whatever success he ekes out.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2022

She lives alone, and ekes out a living by taking in washing.

From Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Georgia Narratives, Part 2 by Work Projects Administration

A political newcomer, Marx eked out his victory in a three-way race by less than 2,500 votes out of more than 520,000 cast.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

And unlike past editions when they often gritted their teeth and only eked through, they’ve done it this time with a game to spare.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

The millennial sex therapist eked out a narrow win in the Democratic primary election in March and will advance to a runoff with the second-place finisher, sheriff’s deputy Johnny Garcia, on Tuesday.

From Slate May 22, 2026

Meta Platforms was down 8.6% today, while Microsoft was off 3.9%. Amazon.com eked out a 0.8% gain, but Alphabet was the real winner, closing 10% higher.

From Barron's Apr. 30, 2026

"I just...I just do," I eked out, barely.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds

Its most traded contracts swung back above $4,300 a troy ounce after eking out a gain in July, ending a series of four monthly declines.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Hoan worked from the same slab of concrete for a decade, eking out a modest living hawking colourful bouquets.

From Barron's Jun. 2, 2026

The strapped family eking out an existence on $500,000 featured in one such piece had fully-funded retirement and college plans, payments on two luxury cars, “date nights” every other week ... you get the drift.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 10, 2025

Hustler - Kenyan parlance for someone eking out a living against the odds - helped portray him as someone who would prioritise the needs of the struggling folk.

From BBC May 13, 2025

He was methodically capable of eking out a win from a seemingly hopeless and delicate position.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady



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