Did Rove leave the country?????????

 

 

 

 

David Gregory asserted: "Mr. Bush dodged several questions about Karl Rove eluding prosecution in the CIA leak case."

 

A smart snob like Gregory should know the definition of elude.

Did Rove leave the country?????????

David Gregory asserted: "Mr. Bush dodged several questions about Karl Rove eluding prosecution in the CIA leak case."

 

A smart snob like Gregory should know the definition of elude.

Dictionary: Elude

 

Well, as far as I can tell, that is an accepted usage of the word "Elude". Not the most common one, but it's at least included by several dictionaries (not all).

 

The verb elude has 3 meanings:

 

Meaning #1: escape, either physically or mentally

Synonyms: evade, bilk

 

Meaning #2: be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by

Synonym: escape

 

Meaning #3: avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

Synonyms: hedge, fudge, evade, put off, circumvent, parry, skirt, dodge, duck, sidestep

Dictionary: Elude

 

Well, as far as I can tell, that is an accepted usage of the word "Elude". Not the most common one, but it's at least included by several dictionaries (not all).

 

 

Did he avoid the grand jury 5TIMES?????????????????????????????????????

Did he avoid the grand jury 5TIMES?????????????????????????????????????

Actually, I misread the original statement. Definition 1 of Elude should fit well with what Gergen was saying, as far as I can tell. He Eluded, evaded, escaped prosecution. All seem to fit to me.