eking (out)

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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  • My daughter and son earning advanced degrees from LSU and a third who began his career working at the university.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Many outlets began operating independently, earning revenue through advertising.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Eking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eking%20%28out%29. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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