eke (out)

Definition of eke (out)next
as in to earn
to get with great difficulty eked out a living from the family's small farm

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  • Rozek allowed five runs (four earned) on seven hits in 3 1/3 innings.
    Staff Report, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
  • Rojo just appreciates the redemption Garcia earned.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
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  • In a statement obtained by the outlet, Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh said city officials were closely monitoring the situation and thanked law enforcement personnel for their response.
    Greg Wehner , Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
  • Pelley laced into Bilton during the meeting, according to an audio recording obtained by NBC News and a source who was in the room.
    Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 3 June 2026
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“Eke (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eke%20%28out%29. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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