elusive

Example Sentences

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He advises companies to direct their optimization efforts at improving their products and the quality of the information they share, not on technical tweaks aimed at moving an elusive needle.

From The Wall Street Journal

Good thrillers need a villain that is elusive, relentless and lethal.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the endgame remains elusive—and the obstacles keep stacking up.

From The Wall Street Journal

Often described as "elusive" and "secretive" by the press, the "guerrilla street artist" is a hero to some and a vandal to others.

From BBC

Seventy eight of the elusive birds, which are known for their 'churring' song at sunset, were recorded last year in an ecological survey within the South Downs National Park.

From BBC