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elude

[ih-lood] / ɪˈlud /


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He had also brought his bike, which seemed to be the best way to elude the masses.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

While McIlroy's relief and joy at finally landing the one major to elude him came pouring out on the 18th green, Justin Rose watched on - wondering what might have been.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

To elude them, he skis directly onto an Olympic bobsled track.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

El-Fasher, the last state capital in the vast region of Darfur to elude the RSF's grasp, has become the latest strategic front in the war as the paramilitaries attempt to consolidate power in the west.

From Barron's • Oct. 11, 2025

Even if they were lucky enough to elude the patrol, they could not possibly hide from the bloodhounds.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry




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