elude

Object

• regulator: Elude state regulators the logic behind a trek to.
• detection: Look at Northern Ireland, he suggested, where IRA weapons caches had eluded detection for nigh on 30 years.
• everyone: In the first minute, Lee Downes whipped over a right wing cross which eluded everyone in the box.
• definition: She was stable somewhere in between, but the right balance of ingredients needed to maintain that balance eluded definition.
• capture: Stitch's only hope for eluding capture is to blend in with the locals.
• scientist: The mechanism of water oxidation has eluded scientists for decades.

Adjective complement

most: As a calling bird circled us a few brief views were gained but generally this skulker eluded most of the group.

Modifying Another Word

• narrowly: Instead he was actively seeking points in pursuit of the green jersey awarded to the best sprinter, which narrowly eluded him last year.
• somehow: They are undoubtedly convinced of the value of collaborations; their ability to achieve them for the same price somehow eludes them.
• far: This has so far eluded us, but we live in hope!
• still: The mystery of how the line acquired its nickname still eludes the author.
• previously: Most of them, especially in the regions south of New England, simply wanted the economic success which had previously eluded their grasp.
• always: Finally, she found the happy marriage that had always eluded her.