- present participle of elude.
eluding
Example Sentences
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The Apache medicine man Geronimo made his now-legendary name leading raids and eluding capture during the Apache wars of the 19th century.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
Peddemors netted again with a cross that found its way in after eluding several players before Beerensteyn rifled in from distance to double Wolfsburg's lead.
From Barron's ● Nov. 19, 2025
That extended stretch of dominance is still eluding them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2025
The origins of this personal subjective consciousness have been eluding researchers for decades.
From Salon ● May 26, 2025
As an athlete, I knew if I worked a little harder I would find the success that was eluding me.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
