elusive

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Chelsea are aiming to defend their three domestic titles and win that elusive Women's Champions League trophy, so can they peak at the right time to achieve their target?

From BBC

These were elements of the elusive DNA United had been searching for - and still are in the wake of Amorim's exit.

From BBC

India is aggressively seeking trade deals to open markets for exporters and soften the blow of steep US tariffs, as efforts to secure an agreement with Washington remain elusive.

From Barron's

This suggests that the very beginning of the domestication process remains elusive in the archaeological record.

From Science Daily

The 38-year-old was planning to use the event from January 12 as a springboard to the opening Grand Slam at Melbourne Park where he is targeting an 11th title and elusive 25th major crown.

From Barron's