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

Page, nicknamed MVP, outpointed Cannonier in trademark fashion with the American unable to deal with his speed and elusiveness.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2025

His elusiveness even sparked theories about whether he existed.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2025

With unmatched speed and elusiveness, he may emerge as the centerpiece of USC’s offensive attack in short order.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 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