elusive

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But first, a reminder that the “peace dividend” — that is, the surge of available resources for socially beneficial spending after the cessation of hostilities — has always been an elusive concept.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

This elusive, iridescent predator relies on split-second timing and is rarely seen, let alone photographed.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Melania Trump has been taking on an increasingly public-facing role in recent months, after being an initially elusive presence at the White House early in her husband's second term.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

But no one in the Taiwanese capital can predict what will happen when Trump travels to Beijing, possibly in the coming weeks, seeking an elusive trade truce with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Some works had a religious theme, others were portraits, and others simply captured the elusive light of daily life with a vibrancy that was missing in post-mortal art.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman