elude

Example Sentences

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David, the American narrator of this groundbreaking novel by James Baldwin, has come to Paris hoping to elude his homosexuality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

But for reasons that still elude scientists, this arrangement falls apart when seawater warms too much and the algae leave or are expelled.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

High-speed trains, and pretty much any mass transportation improvement, continue to elude the United States, but one can experience them elsewhere.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The nuances of figure skating’s six jumps elude most casual viewers who tune in during the Olympics, so they might not appreciate the full extent of Malinin’s unprecedented athleticism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

I ceased my flight; and he turned this way and that, darting to elude them until he was surrounded.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson