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elite

[ih-leet, ey-leet] / ɪˈlit, eɪˈlit /




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Homes in suburbs adjacent to elite private schools often sell for more, she said, based on her experience.

From MarketWatch Aug. 22, 2026

And in the world of strict liability, where elite athletes are solely responsible for what they put in their bodies, how do they make sure they stay clean?

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

If you’re an up-and-coming quarterback, there has to be an extra layer of pressure and expectation if your father played the position at an elite level.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

Airborne forces have traditionally been considered elite by many armies around the world, with airdrops remaining a fundamental part of conflict since World War II.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

That’s how my journey as an elite gymnast began—with a defeat that put an ache in my heart and doubts in my mind.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

Perhaps not surprising, this recognition begins with business elites 3,000 miles away from Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Court records paint Zhou as coming from a relatively modest background, a contrast to the many wealthy Chinese elites who seek out U.S. surrogates.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Its carefully planned streets and advanced brick drainage systems indicate that resources were directed toward shared infrastructure rather than monuments celebrating rulers or religious elites.

From Science Daily Jul. 30, 2026

Despite his national hero status, Aung San is feted mostly by ethnic majority Bamar elites, rather than the ethnic minority groups who have fought against central rule for decades, researcher Morgan Michaels said.

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

A similar phenomenon had followed slavery and Reconstruction, as white elites struggled to define a new racial order with the understanding that whatever the new order would be, it could not include slavery.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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