elude

Example Sentences

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Only Gypsy Rose Lee — the burlesque entertainer and inspiration for the musical “Gypsy,” who, while not known as a visual artist, also made paintings — has eluded her.

From New York Times

But they should figure that out because the title feels crucial to the aim of this movie, a sly, toasty, piquant consideration of Hammons’s conceptual art, the way it mocks and eludes easy ownership.

From New York Times

By comparison, Manchester City, which is backed by Abu Dhabi’s ruling family, has put together arguably the best team in Europe under Pep Guardiola, even if the Champions League still eludes it.

From Washington Times

The bipartisan bill comes at a time when there is increasing appetite in Congress for regulating social media companies - and as those companies have for years eluded stricter regulation in Washington.

From Washington Times

Now in his third term, he is having legislative successes that have eluded him in previous years.

From Washington Post