elude

Example Sentences

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The irony of the “No’s” winning and Tran still being “permanently suspended” in less than five minutes, eluded the platform’s algorithm.

From Los Angeles Times

Multitracked trumpets, flutes, keyboards and voices cascade across the drummer’s light, ever-shifting beat, building chromatic harmonies that continually elude resolution — a structure of endless longing.

From New York Times

Barcelona - the Spanish giants who beat Chelsea in the 2021 final - stand in their way in the last four as Hayes chases the one trophy that has eluded her in her managerial career.

From BBC

After a tortured moment of indecision, Inez gathers him up and takes him up to Harlem, eluding city authorities and trying to build the family she never had.

From Washington Post

Dostal — a 22-year-old playing his 18th career game in parts of two seasons — had come out to challenge the shooter but not from the best angle as the puck eluded him to the short side.

From Seattle Times