The heading title is eeking out a life ) the headline of this title contains a pun, which is a play on word meanings. what two words, both pronounced eek is the headline playing with ?

Im assuming(not sure ofc because i dont really get the question) but eek as the "used as an expression of alarm, horror, or surprise." 

And eek as in the phrase "eke out (1590s). It means "to make something go further or last longer;"

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