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elite

[ih-leet, ey-leet] / ɪˈlit, eɪˈlit /




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The company’s senior executives are mostly French, graduates of the nation’s elite engineering schools.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“It says a lot about the impact they made on ‘Survivor’ and the reputation they earned as elite players and compelling personalities.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

With no elite outdoor professional league in the country, the player pool was a fragmented mix largely consisting of college, semi-pro and indoor players like Armstrong.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Although representing only 1% of all rich individuals, this elite group holds nearly 35% of total wealth, or about $34.2 trillion.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

My grandmother not only raised four children but also had a full-time job making clothing for Tehran's elite class.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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