勉强

With an effort he lifted up the heavy trunk.

scrape together enough money for college education

He apologized with bad grace.

contrive some cheerfulness

marry sb with half a heart

force a smile

reluctantly/grudgingly agree to the indemnity clause

squeeze out a tear

He'd never think of imposing himself on others.

His evidence is rather unconvincing.

He only just scraped through the examination.

She can barely read or write.

scrape the (bottom of the) barrel to get a full team

eke out a bare living; scrape a living; live on from hand to mouth

eke out a victory