elusive
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According to critics, the show — billed by several outlets as the elusive “Friends” reunion and came off as a living eulogy to Burrows — fell short and did not do the legendary director justice.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
If confirmed by future studies, the discovery could significantly reshape scientists' understanding of how some of the Universe's most elusive particles are produced.
From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026
Gareth Tilley discovered a population of one of the UK's most elusive butterflies, the black hairstreak, which had never before been recorded in the county.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
Despite their sheer simplicity, the Dotcups are elusive.
From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026
“That’s right, Smith, he is,” muttered Harry, grinning to himself, as he dived amongst the Chasers with his eyes searching all around for some hint of the elusive Snitch.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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