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elite

[ih-leet, ey-leet] / ɪˈlit, eɪˈlit /




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His advisers warned him otherwise, noting that Iran’s military, especially its elite Revolutionary Guard, was well armed, deeply embedded in the country’s social and economic structures, and fiercely loyal to the regime.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The Mexican team’s lack of elite club experience, however, is obvious and could be a problem.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

AFP accompanied a training exercise for the elite military squad behind the operations against "El Mencho" and Ovidio Guzman, the son of "El Chapo" who was captured in 2023 and extradited to the United States.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Piper joined the coaching set-up at Leicestershire in July 2015 before becoming elite development coach, until he left a year later.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

She wished success for the young aviators and told them she hoped they’d earn the honorable name of “Guards” for their regiment—a special title awarded to elite military units.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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