1.   His feature stories were models of sharp writing and keenly observed details that eluded lesser reporters.

2.   Last week, back for the first time, Garnett made his first NBA start, came away with his first pro injury and spent five days eluding reporters.

3.   British police met Sarah and her mother at the plane and drove her away from Heathrow Airport, eluding reporters.

4.   Gwyneth Paltrow, designer Stella McCartney and actor Rupert Everett were known to have arrived, but other celebrity guests apparently eluded reporters.

5.   He sought to elude reporters as he left the building.

6.   The candidates did not appear in court, and eluded reporters seeking comment.

7.   The Taliban representative made no statement after seeing Inderfurth, eluding reporters by leaving through a side exit.

8.   They cheered as El-Amin eluded reporters and dived into the backseat of the waiting cruiser.