Example Sentences

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A new class of drugs is poised to take on an insidious cause of heart attacks and strokes that has eluded treatment for decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Winning Long Beach, one of the few prizes on the IndyCar circuit that has eluded him, would be a big step in that drive for five.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

"A world indoor medal has eluded Keely in the last five years, so it's something she's desperate to get in Poland in a few weeks' time."

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

On the earnings call, CEO Alex Karp attributed Palantir’s success to the company’s ability to effectively deliver value from AI, a feat that he said has eluded much of the software sector thus far.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

Of the half- dozen checkpoints Enrique has eluded in southern Mexico, he fears La Arrocera most.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario