eke
Example Sentences
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“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
Half-built brick houses sit on once-fertile land, where families eke out meagre livings through small trades or day labour.
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026
With Indiana’s attention on Davidson, Kara Dunn and Smith helped the Trojans eke out front after the half.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026
They shot rabbits and peeled bark for soup to eke out their scarce provisions.
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
