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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  • The 21-year-old filed a petition in Los Angeles Superior Court to change her name to simply Zahara Marley Jolie, according to court records obtained by USA TODAY.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 10 June 2026
  • The petition states that Nick Reiner still wants Jackson to represent him, and that Jackson is still willing to do so if funds can be obtained.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 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 12 Jun. 2026.

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