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And even if that reference eluded anyone, Bock’s bouncing, daydreaming, old world melody, practically encoded into our cultural DNA, assured perfect understanding.

In England's case an unfulfilled struggle to win the World Cup which has eluded the men's team since 1966.

Now, while a deal with Putin to end the war in Ukraine continues to elude the US President, Xi is getting ready to host him in Beijing.

Trapped in underground rocks, a potential energy resource has eluded generations of British politicians.

It was the kind of moment that has eluded the former MVP so often this year.