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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  • Matt Strahm worked a hitless eighth inning and Lucas Erceg earned his fourth save.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Mansaray now works under a company that requires her to make daily returns of 350 leones ($14), earning an average daily wage of 175 leones ($7), enough to cater to her family and considered high income for many in the country.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
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  • Data obtained from the license plates cannot be held for more than 21 days unless there is an active criminal investigation, officials said.
    Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Under the law, anyone applying for a new driver's license, renewing an existing one, or obtaining a state ID will have their citizenship status printed directly on the card.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Eke (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eke%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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