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

The economy should eke out a 1.5% growth rate in the first quarter, but will start the April-June quarter “on really bad footing.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

Moshiri sank more of Chevron’s own money into PdVSA’s ventures to eke out modest returns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 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

Then the anger would pass; he would go back to his job and try to eke out a few pennies to support his wife and children.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright