eked (out)

past tense of eke (out)
as in earned
to get with great difficulty eked out a living from the family's small farm

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earned
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  • Velasco's wife, a teacher who earned her doctorate alongside him, pushed him to change his approach.
    Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The scene touched the hearts of viewers and earned rave reviews from critics.
    Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Eked (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eked%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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