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elite

[ih-leet, ey-leet] / ɪˈlit, eɪˈlit /




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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

Sue Smith: England have an elite manager who knows how to win things.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The city was chosen due to its elite training grounds, temperate climate, central location, and significant soccer infrastructure investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 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

Born in Danville, Indiana, in 1915, Harvey's upbringing was a world away from the elite childhoods of most CIA officials, a fact he was conscious of throughout his career.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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