eke
verb (used with object)
to increase; enlarge; lengthen.
have eked
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present perfectof eke.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Stocks may have eked out gains so far in the new year, but don’t be fooled.
From New York Times ● Jan. 9, 2023
World stocks have eked out a 1% gain this week but are marking time on Friday before the payrolls, while U.S. as well as European equity futures are flatlining.
From Reuters ● Aug. 6, 2021
Democratic candidate Samuel J. Tilden appeared to have eked out a narrow victory over Republican Rutherford B. Hayes, the governor of Ohio.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 28, 2020
I would prefer to think the extraordinary women who have broadcasted their nightmares have eked out an unqualified triumph on behalf of all of us.
From The Verge ● Oct. 20, 2017
Only a hunted, wretched creature, enduring incredible hardship, could have eked out a miserable existence upon them.
From Jerry of the Islands by Jack London
