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

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

The nature of T20 cricket means bat dominates ball, although "skilful bowlers remain skilful bowlers," according to Conrad and batsmen need to clear boundaries rather than eke out long innings.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

It had drawn people to him in high school, made him friends, and even helped him eke out a living in Sequim.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown