as in to eke out
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That research has shed light on existential threats facing the big cats eking out an existence in an increasingly urbanized landscape.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2025 -
More enticing are the songs angling to eke out an insistent literary voice and an impactful but playful sonic imprint.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
6 June 2025
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Paul Blackburn, with plenty of starting experience for Oakland, could squeeze into the picture too – especially if the Mets decide to try a six-man rotation that would save wear and tear on each man.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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When pancake is ready to flip, squeeze the cinnamon mixture into a swirl shape on top of the pancake batter, pressing the tip of the bag slightly into the batter.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Fifteen people survived, including the captain and all crew members except the chef.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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One of Macchiarini's surviving patients, Yesim Cetir, was reportedly in an intensive care unit at the Karolinska University Hospital for three years and had to undergo nearly 200 surgeries, according to The New York Times.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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The war that began on June 13 with Israeli attacks against Iranian nuclear sites lasted for 12 days.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
29 June 2025
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Sunday's flight lasted about 10 minutes and 33 seconds, allowing the civilian crew a chance to unbuckle from their seats and briefly experience weightlessness in the capsule.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
29 June 2025
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But Smart, with her mischievous glint and bone-dry delivery, manages to wring laughs from even the most groan-worthy one-liners.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Once steeped, the bag can be wrung out of liquid, and the remaining compost matter within the bag can be added to the garden.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Borrowing from the belting prowess a career in Broadway afforded her, Rapp leans into a more angsty singer-songwriter sound on her solo ventures.—
Amani Bayo,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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The rear deck affords gob-smacking vistas out over the infinity pool and spa, while the scenic covered terrace features an alfresco lounge and dining area.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
25 June 2025
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There’s no English accent to guide you—no narration at all, except the soft honking of the geese, somehow carrying on amid it all.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
20 June 2025
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The investing legend expressed his confidence in his successor Greg Abel's ability to carry on Berkshire's culture , which Buffett built so meticulously.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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Rumors suggested that the czar’s extended family, perhaps Paul or the dowager empress, would wrest power from Nicholas.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 June 2025
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Kennedy’s next move appears to be wresting control of health and science research altogether.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
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“Scrape (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrape%20%28out%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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