elusiveness

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It played into Mr. Bird’s elusiveness, his mystery, his aversion to selling himself, his feat of somehow being both the player of his generation and a complete unknown—a Bob Dylan in sneakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

During their brief time as teammates, Nacua said he has learned about body control, elusiveness, on-field awareness and how to maximize route-running leverage from Adams.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025

His elusiveness even sparked theories about whether he existed.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2025

Plus, in the spring game, Parker broke free for a 42-yard touchdown rush, evading tacklers with the speed and elusiveness that helped him stand out this spring.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2024

It was difficult to be specific when the core of a man’s character was elusiveness.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis