Eke out

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Survival Essence

Used when stretching resources for survival or minimal comfort.

Illustration for Survival Essence

During the siege, they had to eke out their food to survive.

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Frugality Context

Implies careful use of resources due to financial constraints, not abundance.

Illustration for Frugality Context

I have to eke out my savings until I find a new job.

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Managing Scarcity

Reflects a situation of scarcity, rather than using resources wastefully.

Illustration for Managing Scarcity

They eked out the remaining water, unsure when they'd find more.

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