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  • past tense form of catch.
  • past participle of catch.
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caught

[kawt] / kɔt /


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When Iran started shooting at ships the U.S. was guiding through the strait three weeks later in early July, it caught the U.S. by surprise.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Klaasen was superbly caught by a diving Donald on the boundary before Bracewell was pinned lbw, and the crowd came to life at Dawson's swings and misses at his first two balls.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

Will Smith took part in batting practice Friday and caught a bullpen session.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

Many new homeowners are often caught off guard by these costs.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

‘If you get caught in a snowstorm,’ Renn had said, ‘you dig yourself a snow cave and wait till it stops.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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