Make (something) last longer (3,3)

I believe the answer is:

eke out

(Other definitions for eke out that I've seen before include "Make living laboriously" , "Make something last by frugal use" , "Just about manage to make a living" , "Make it last, like a resource" , "Make stretch" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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