catching

Example Sentences

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“Various different kinds of insurance are getting more and more expensive. And that’s just catching up, really, from inflationary pressures that take a while to get to the price.”

From MarketWatch

The building bug has been catching on across the U.S. but San Francisco is, unsurprisingly, the heart of the boom.

From The Wall Street Journal

Early in the second quarter, James gave the fans even more to cheer about, catching a high lob pass from Marcus Smart and throwing down a one-handed dunk to oohs and aahs.

From Los Angeles Times

“It does seem so!” said Father, not catching the joke.

From Literature

We were catching up with Karli fast, when, and not for the first time, he staggered, and fell to his knees, exhausted.

From Literature