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

Even manufacturing managed to eke out 15,000 job gains.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“They’re trying to eke more out of the program, but spousal benefits are tricky. That’s why people still need a rulebook,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Investors sheltered in shares of utilities and consumer staples, the only S&P 500 sectors to eke out gains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

He wasn’t going to eke out an existence living in the shadow of death.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny