eke

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 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

Half-built brick houses sit on once-fertile land, where families eke out meagre livings through small trades or day labour.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 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

They shot rabbits and peeled bark for soup to eke out their scarce provisions.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson