eked (out)

Definition of eked (out)next
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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  • Hospital recognized for stroke care Baptist Health-Fort Smith has earned a Pearl award (85%-89% adherence) for Stroke Band Documentation by the Arkansas Department of Health for its commitment to high-quality stroke care.
    Mark Mondier, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
  • The sheikh had studied religious law at Damascus University and earned a master’s degree in Lebanon; the Tunisian had not completed a day’s worth of religious study in his life, relying instead on YouTube videos and stray sermons.
    Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
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“Eked (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eked%20%28out%29. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.

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