Stocks “eke out” gains amid growing political noise. Here “eke out” means?

AObtain something only with difficulty

BBe ruined

CSkyrocket without effort

DRemain stable

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Correct Answer: A: Obtain something only with difficulty

Explanation: The correct answer is A: Obtain something only with difficulty. 'EKE OUT' means to obtain something with great difficulty — to manage to get something with considerable effort.

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