eke
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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
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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
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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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