eke (out)

as in to earn
to get with great difficulty eked out a living from the family's small farm

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  • The soap's sensual marketing theme earned mixed reactions on social media, with some users dubbing it a gimmick and questioning the item's cleanliness.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Hilleary earned more than $213,000 in 2024 as Rose’s chief of staff, similar to several years prior, House office financial disbursement forms show.
    David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • Changing attitudes Choi’s original trial reflected just how many obstacles women faced in obtaining justice at the time.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The bear was killed in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Region 4, according to a DEC statement obtained by USA TODAY.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Eke (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eke%20%28out%29. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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