Sentences

eke in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

Eke: to manage to make a supply last by using it frugally or to obtain something with difficulty.

Sample Sentences

  1. She had to eke out her savings to make it through the month.
  2. The gardener managed to eke a few vegetables from the barren soil.
  3. In order to survive on his limited income, he learned to eke out an existence.
  4. They tried to eke every last bit of energy from the old battery.
  5. Despite the harsh conditions, the team worked hard to eke a victory from the match.
  6. She had to eke out her savings to make ends meet after losing her job.
  7. The gardener managed to eke out a few extra tomatoes despite the harsh weather conditions.
  8. In order to survive on her limited budget, she learned to eke out every last penny.
  9. He tried to eke a few more miles from his old car before finally deciding to replace it.
  10. The team needed to eke out a win in the final minutes of the game to stay in the playoffs.
  11. He had to eke out a living by taking on multiple odd jobs.
  12. In order to make ends meet, she learned to eke her budget throughout the month.
  13. Despite limited resources, they managed to eke out a small profit from their venture.
  14. The farmers had to eke every bit of productivity from their land to survive the drought.
  15. She found ways to eke more enjoyment from her daily routine, despite the challenges.

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