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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eking (out)
earning
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For mainstream buyers seeking a capable 16-inch system, the key is timing—Dell’s ever-spinning carousel of deals can turn this safe bet into a standout value, earning it our Editors' Choice award for midrange desktop replacements.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025 -
His other Broadway cast recording credits include Hair, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and The Drowsy Chaperone, earning Grammy noms for all three.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Eking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eking%20%28out%29. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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