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eluded

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[ih-loo-did] / ɪˈlu dɪd /

verb

  1. simple past tense and past participle of elude.

Etymology

Origin of eluded

elude ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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While an all-British super-fight against Joshua has eluded the sport for a generation, there is renewed hope the pair could finally meet in 2026.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

What appears to have eluded voters is that the can has not budged in more than a decade.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

“Behind the camera . . . I felt a confidence that had previously eluded me.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Indeed, in recent weeks, judges in two federal cases have drawn a line that seems to have eluded many others contemplating AI.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Bin Laden was the world’s most wanted man and had eluded detection for years.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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