eke out
Example Sentences
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The company still caters to budget buyers with a line of subcompact SUVs, but builds them in South Korea where the company is able to eke out a profit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Tesla is expected to eke out some growth in 2026, selling about 1.7 million cars.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
“Euphoria” “Despite grim reviews for its latest season, ‘Euphoria’ will still eke out a nomination because Zendaya can do no wrong.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 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
Then the anger would pass; he would go back to his job and try to eke out a few pennies to support his wife and children.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
