elude
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Alexander Zverev finally landed the Grand Slam title that threatened to elude him by overcoming Flavio Cobolli and his own nerves to win a tense French Open final in five sets.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
But for reasons that still elude scientists, this arrangement falls apart when seawater warms too much and the algae leave or are expelled.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Answers elude the watchful girl even as Ms. Keegan illuminates each telling detail of the land, of farm life and of adult ways.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
To elude them, he skis directly onto an Olympic bobsled track.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026
He says that the wild turkey, once abundant in the deciduous forests in these regions, is far more intelligent and can elude even practiced hunters.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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