Eli
Americannoun
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(in the Bible) a Hebrew judge and priest.
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Also Elie a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “height.”
noun
Example Sentences
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Eli Lilly is losing to rival Novo Nordisk in the weight-loss pill market, capturing only about 11% of prescription volume for new pills.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
The Mariners had alerted him after the first pick — infielder Eli Willits, by the Washington Nationals — that they would take him with the third, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
The trial’s results show that orforglipron, which was developed by Eli Lilly, can be considered one of semaglutide’s most credible challengers.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026
"We are first and foremost overcome with grief," said local resident Eli Zavala, who was helping with the burials.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
But Adina wanted to be near her parents, and Eli wanted to be as far from his own ghosts as possible.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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