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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  • The Seleção victory eliminates Haiti from knockout play and gives coach Carlo Ancelotti a bit of breathing room after his draw to open the tournament earned him criticism.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 June 2026
  • The agreement outlines a 60-day ceasefire period; the strait could potentially close up again after that, or logistical concerns could arise if Tehran demands to earn traffic fees.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
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  • The Hawks own the eighth overall pick, which would be challenging for the Pacers to obtain.
    Tony East, Forbes.com, 24 June 2026
  • Information developed during that case led Hernando County investigators to obtain a search warrant for property connected to the Mansfield family, where four bodies were discovered in the early 1980s.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 24 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 25 Jun. 2026.

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