elude
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Ali’s mournful assassin is trying to stay one step ahead of his enemies and, likewise, the movie fights like hell to elude conventionality.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
A piglet that captured Los Angelenos’ hearts and minds after its attempts to elude multiple pursuers in West Hollywood last weekend went viral has been adopted by a foundation headed by Grammy-award-winning songwriter Diane Warren.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Amy Hunt retained her 100m title on Saturday and despite winning 200m silver at last year's World Championships, the national title continues to elude her.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
Many new companies are designing their products to elude known constraints in defense workforce and supply chains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
They said that a man who could elude the law as skilfully as Bigger had was “sane and responsible.”
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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It’s also likely that the true extent and reach of these secret sponsorships still eludes us.
From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2026
Not every collection is a success: a delicate red-orange shrimp daintily eludes the suction tube, swirling its long antenna as it swims almost triumphantly beyond reach.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
That division once again spotlighted a painful truth for the bloc: basic political compromise to address Europe’s biggest challenges eludes the bloc.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
And although citizenship still eludes them, many have continued their political advocacy by getting involved in local and congressional races — and helping candidates win.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2025
What eludes me is the reason for his regression—is it a special case?
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
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“Pluribus” star Rhea Seehorn finally won the best actress statues that long eluded her, and series creator Vince Gilligan scored a writing Emmy.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
He had eluded capture by setting up several camps in dense bush and despite several sightings by the public and on CCTV.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
Those close to Healey argue that his emphasis this week on securing the economic growth which has eluded successive governments by spreading wealth around the country is a clear difference from Reeves.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
About the only significant milestone that eluded Stafford: A second Super Bowl title.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
Though the mathematics eluded me, the crux of the matter was not difficult to follow.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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The Apache medicine man Geronimo made his now-legendary name leading raids and eluding capture during the Apache wars of the 19th century.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
Peddemors netted again with a cross that found its way in after eluding several players before Beerensteyn rifled in from distance to double Wolfsburg's lead.
From Barron's ● Nov. 19, 2025
Its narrative, which followed Br’er Rabbit and his attempts to live a life of bliss while eluding Br’er Fox and Br’er Bear, never really emotionally connected with me.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2024
Matt O'Riley added a third late on, his tame shot eluding George.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2024
He stops and circles, eluding the Vancouver defenseman February 15.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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