caught

Example Sentences

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The last thing traders want is to be caught on the wrong side of insider bets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Aitchison hit three boundaries in 10 balls but then fell lbw to Anderson, who also had Shoaib Bashir caught at slip by Harry Singh for two in his next over.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Until the U.S. can show it has definitive control over the strait, it seems unlikely that shipping companies will risk being caught in the middle of a shootout.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

We caught them at a moment when they could look back with a nuanced perspective.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

She caught Torak looking and stopped laughing, embarrassed to be seen making friends with the cub.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver