as in to eke out
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Meanwhile, Halliburton missed on revenue, eked out a small earnings beat and was also more guarded in terms of near-term prospects, Cramer said.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2025 -
Even Dorit managed to eke out a years late apology to Garcelle.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
21 Jan. 2025
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Turn the pot on its side and loosen the root ball from the pot's walls by squeezing or tapping the side of the pot a little.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Jan. 2025
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Use a fire extinguisher by pulling the pin, aiming at the base of the fire, squeezing the lever slowly and sweeping the nozzle side to side For a grease fire, try to cover the flames with a lid or pan to snuff them out.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2025
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Sanders’ story of his Toyota Tacoma surviving the Eaton Fire went viral on social media.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
29 Jan. 2025
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He was survived by his parents, five brothers and his wife, according to the clipping.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2025
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The first phase will last for six weeks and will see the staggered release of 33 Israeli hostages.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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The rain will become widespread Sunday night into Monday and could last into Tuesday, when it is expected to move off to the east.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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And after Trump expressed openness to possible military force on Greenland or the Panama Canal, leaders may have more to wring their hands about, Bratt said.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
12 Jan. 2025
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Earlier this week, the U.S. Senate Budget Committee released a scathing 162-page report on two private equity firms' efforts to wring profits out of other hospital companies in underserved communities that put patients in danger.—
Sheena Samu,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Teams like the Seattle Mariners who could use a first baseman may not be able to afford Alonso.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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To support smallholder farmers, who often can’t afford large industrial containers of bio-stimulants, Ajinomoto also offers smaller packages tailored to their needs.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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However, a handful of events will carry on with a charitable component, including the starry Clive Davis party and MusiCares tribute concert.—
Kirsten Chuba,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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However, the character of the 1956 home has very much carried on decades later in its three bedroom, four bedroom space — even with some matching wallpaper and bedspreads.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Jan. 2025
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China wrested de facto control over the rich fishing grounds after a 2012 standoff with Philippine forces.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Jerome spent months training Robles learning the craft of wresting; ultimately, the wrestling scenes in the film feature both men.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
19 Dec. 2024
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