eluded
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of eluded
Example Sentences
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What appears to have eluded voters is that the can has not budged in more than a decade.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026
The film's Grammy win for "Golden" was widely viewed as a breakthrough moment for K-pop, marking the genre's first victory at an awards show that had eluded the industry despite its global popularity.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
“Behind the camera . . . I felt a confidence that had previously eluded me.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
It spurred allegations that he had stolen money from clients for decades and eluded detection thanks to a cozy relationship with State Bar regulators and the judiciary.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026
It eluded us then, but that's no matter--tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther.
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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