elusive
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Home is elusive, since work keeps me busy traveling.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
In Borrego Springs, you’ll find a mini explosion of sunflowers, desert sand-verbena, basket evening primrose and even elusive desert lilies.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
Despite the lures, profitability is elusive, said George Seremwe, president of the Zimbabwe Tobacco Growers Association.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Dr. Nester explained that eDNA is especially valuable for detecting fragile, fast-moving, or elusive marine species that may escape traditional nets and underwater cameras.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
In the early spring of 1960, Jacob flew to Caltech to work with Matthew Meselson to trap the “damned, elusive Pimpernel.”
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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