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Ali’s mournful assassin is trying to stay one step ahead of his enemies and, likewise, the movie fights like hell to elude conventionality.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

A piglet that captured Los Angelenos’ hearts and minds after its attempts to elude multiple pursuers in West Hollywood last weekend went viral has been adopted by a foundation headed by Grammy-award-winning songwriter Diane Warren.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

Amy Hunt retained her 100m title on Saturday and despite winning 200m silver at last year's World Championships, the national title continues to elude her.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

Many new companies are designing their products to elude known constraints in defense workforce and supply chains.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

They said that a man who could elude the law as skilfully as Bigger had was “sane and responsible.”

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright

It’s also likely that the true extent and reach of these secret sponsorships still eludes us.

From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2026

Not every collection is a success: a delicate red-orange shrimp daintily eludes the suction tube, swirling its long antenna as it swims almost triumphantly beyond reach.

From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026

That division once again spotlighted a painful truth for the bloc: basic political compromise to address Europe’s biggest challenges eludes the bloc.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026

And although citizenship still eludes them, many have continued their political advocacy by getting involved in local and congressional races — and helping candidates win.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2025

What eludes me is the reason for his regression—is it a special case?

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes

“Pluribus” star Rhea Seehorn finally won the best actress statues that long eluded her, and series creator Vince Gilligan scored a writing Emmy.

From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026

He had eluded capture by setting up several camps in dense bush and despite several sightings by the public and on CCTV.

From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026

Those close to Healey argue that his emphasis this week on securing the economic growth which has eluded successive governments by spreading wealth around the country is a clear difference from Reeves.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

About the only significant milestone that eluded Stafford: A second Super Bowl title.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

Though the mathematics eluded me, the crux of the matter was not difficult to follow.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

The Apache medicine man Geronimo made his now-legendary name leading raids and eluding capture during the Apache wars of the 19th century.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026

Peddemors netted again with a cross that found its way in after eluding several players before Beerensteyn rifled in from distance to double Wolfsburg's lead.

From Barron's ● Nov. 19, 2025

Its narrative, which followed Br’er Rabbit and his attempts to live a life of bliss while eluding Br’er Fox and Br’er Bear, never really emotionally connected with me.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2024

Matt O'Riley added a third late on, his tame shot eluding George.

From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2024

He stops and circles, eluding the Vancouver defenseman February 15.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell