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

[kawt] / kɔt /


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The plague is treatable with antibiotics, but must be caught early enough.

From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026

Today, Americans are living and working longer, and yet prevention hasn’t caught up.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

The court heard the pallet caught on scaffolding while it was being hoisted, causing the bricks to fall.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

But the severity of the increase caught the industry by surprise.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

She caught a glimpse of the menu as they drew closer.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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