elusive
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As he got older, though, work became progressively elusive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
But peace remains elusive in many parts of the world: 65 armed conflicts involving at least one state actor were registered in 2025, the highest number since 1946, according to PRIO.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Eels evolved around 100 million years ago and remain among the most elusive and poorly understood animals living today.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
Here, in L.A., still pursuing the elusive, ultimate goal — a Super Bowl title.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
In the early spring of 1960, Jacob flew to Caltech to work with Matthew Meselson to trap the “damned, elusive Pimpernel.”
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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