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elite

[ih-leet, ey-leet] / ɪˈlit, eɪˈlit /




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Sparta’s class of elite warriors were freed from ordinary work, their needs met by slaves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

With the high bar it set for entry into its elite training system, and its sclerotic marital customs limiting birthrates, its population of homoioi decreased while neighboring states were growing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Still, Díaz-Canel himself has indicated an element of "collegiate" decision-making exists among the political-military elite ruling the country.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“He brings us tremendous value with his ability to recruit elite players nationally, but especially the impact he can have for us recruiting the great state of Louisiana.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

At age twelve, Jungvolk members who held exemplary Party Record Books and who displayed outstanding leadership qualities were selected to attend one of three types of elite schools established by the Nazis.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti




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