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elite

[ih-leet, ey-leet] / ɪˈlit, eɪˈlit /




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Those visitors describe a North Korea unrecognizable from the past, especially its capital, Pyongyang, where Kim and the country’s elite live.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Deciding whether or not to try to return to elite sport, having dedicated their lives to it, is a deeply personal and immensely difficult call for athletes with an ICD.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 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 while elite teams and the MLS academy system is fine, the top of the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Two years ago, his brother had become eligible to join the Sons of the Six, the city’s elite warriorship.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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