eke out an existence
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinian refugees will eke out an existence wherever they can find shelter.
From Slate • Dec. 18, 2023
Settlers eke out an existence in the wilderness in 17th century New France in “Barkskins,” a new miniseries based on the Annie Proulx novel.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2020
These will include views of the moons Enceladus and Titan, which harbour huge volumes of liquid water beneath their icy surfaces and where scientists believe simple lifeforms might be able to eke out an existence.
From BBC • Sep. 13, 2017
We saw that from Aspen on down to Rifle or Parachute, it became very difficult for many of those people to eke out an existence.
From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2015
He wasn’t going to eke out an existence living in the shadow of death.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
