elite
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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
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
Deciding whether or not to try to return to elite sport, having dedicated their lives to it, is a deeply personal and immensely difficult call for athletes with an ICD.
From BBC • 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
As far as they were concerned, going to high school meant I’d no longer be pursuing an elite career—in my dad’s words, I’d be giving up “all this gymnastics business”—but I didn’t agree.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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