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eluded

[ih-loo-did] / ɪˈlu dɪd /


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What appears to have eluded voters is that the can has not budged in more than a decade.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

The film's Grammy win for "Golden" was widely viewed as a breakthrough moment for K-pop, marking the genre's first victory at an awards show that had eluded the industry despite its global popularity.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

“Behind the camera . . . I felt a confidence that had previously eluded me.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

And it helped that the Lakers were completely healthy against the Kings, something that has eluded them nearly all season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

Until now, however, a suitable vic-tim had eluded them.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote