elusive
Example Sentences
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Djokovic begins what could be his last year on tour at the Adelaide International starting on January 12, still chasing an elusive record 25th major crown and 11th Australian Open title.
From Barron's
Last weekend, visitors walking through Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and nearby areas found tall, bright sunflowers, deep pink desert sand-verbena, basket evening primrose and even elusive desert lilies, which thrilled photographers like myself.
From Los Angeles Times
Unlike today’s comity among most European leaders, wartime distrust lingered and cooperation proved elusive.
“Dreamworld” and “Man Ray” remind us that the best works of art, Surrealist or not, are as elusive as our dreams.
The first 95% has been accomplished, but the last stretch that would enable the vehicle to reliably drive itself anywhere, anytime remains elusive.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
