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elite

[ih-leet, ey-leet] / ɪˈlit, eɪˈlit /




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Sue Smith: England have an elite manager who knows how to win things.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

"After 16 years in elite sport, I know when performance suffers, you dive into the core of the issue, change the culture and you build a team that can deliver," she wrote.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The company’s senior executives are mostly French, graduates of the nation’s elite engineering schools.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Believe it or not, that’s actually pretty late for an elite gymnast.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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