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elite

[ih-leet, ey-leet] / ɪˈlit, eɪˈlit /




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"That became a habit, they're used to it," said one 29-year-old veteran of the capital's elite party scene, who like other interviewees requested anonymity for security reasons.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

In comparison to the cost of watching elite level football in any other setting, the prices being charged to attend are beyond astronomical.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

His advisers warned him otherwise, noting that Iran’s military, especially its elite Revolutionary Guard, was well armed, deeply embedded in the country’s social and economic structures, and fiercely loyal to the regime.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

“It says a lot about the impact they made on ‘Survivor’ and the reputation they earned as elite players and compelling personalities.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

And when I looked into it a little more, I realized that most of the girls in the elite gymnastics world were already being home-schooled.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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