eke out

Example Sentences

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This year, Nissan predicted it would eke out a net profit of 20 million yen, an operating profit of 200 million yen and revenues of 13 trillion yen, up from 12 trillion yen.

From Barron's • May 13, 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

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

The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF looked poised to eke out a small gain for the week.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

He knew he could eke out a life for himself in Novyi Zem, but what would have been the point?

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo