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

But Wall Street analysts expect the company to eke out profit growth of 1% in 2026.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 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

Tech stocks paused their recent slide on Tuesday, helping major indexes to eke out minor gains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

“Abensa eke ubassu inouxi Akyrria,” I said, wondering if she spoke Ayorthaian.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine