elude

Example Sentences

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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

Carlos Alcaraz is targeting a career Grand Slam at the Australian Open but winning the only major to elude him will be no easy feat with great rival Jannik Sinner standing in his way.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

Prizes may elude Liu this awards season, but she should be in the conversation.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

For a long while, Newsom’s shiftiness seemed to elude his self-perception.

From Slate • Aug. 26, 2025

“You, Tobias—or should I call you Four?—managed to elude me,” she says quietly.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth