elite
Example Sentences
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Border Patrol agents from an elite unit rappelled from a hovering Black Hawk helicopter onto the roof of a 130-unit apartment complex.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
There were three home runs, diving catches, two elite starting pitchers competing at a high level and both teams refusing to let the other separate itself.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
He and his staff talk about the prospect of AI riches, sharing stories of teenagers who got into elite universities, but barely stayed through orientation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
This is the final event for snooker's elite players before the World Championship begins in Sheffield on 18 April.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
“I can definitely take Simone to the elite level,” Aimee told my mom.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.