elusive

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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

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 • Mar. 22, 2026

Proving that in any individual case remains elusive.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

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 • Mar. 16, 2026

From inside the hood came a noise as of someone sniffing to catch an elusive scent; the head turned from side to side of the road.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien