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eking (out)

verb

present participle of eke (out)

as in scraping (up or together)

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

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earning

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McDonald’s sometimes benefits in tough economic times, as higher-earning households trade down from pricier restaurants.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Credit cards can be a great way to help accomplish all your holiday shopping while earning rewards on your purchases.

— Ryley Amond, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

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