eluding

Example Sentences

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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

It’s the kind of success that was once eluding Vesia, a resurrection not every big-league reliever can manage to stage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2024

Aside from “The Michigan,” she scored by driving to the net and eluding a defender by pulling the puck between her legs.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 3, 2023

As an athlete, I knew if I worked a little harder I would find the success that was eluding me.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad