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[kach] / kætʃ /








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But there’s a catch: That same demand appears to be straining supplies, delaying deliveries and contributing to higher prices, reports MarketWatch’s Jeff Bartash.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

Each time people tried to catch him, he would escape, according to the shelter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

Instead, it’s a great day to catch up on how we got to this moment, what this election means, and what’s at stake.

From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026

Mark Borkowski, a public relations expert, says the blend of Streeting’s po-faced seriousness and Rayner’s irreverence is helping to catch people’s attention, with Burnham acting as a middle ground.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

When you’re ill, never catch sight of your name-soul in the water.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

Nacua, the NFL receptions leader in 2025, has 37 catches for 417 yards and a touchdown, and he also has rushed for a touchdown this season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

Cox dropped two catches behind the stumps, Sonny Baker was expensive with the new ball and Banton squandered the platform to make a huge score at the top of the order.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

"Courage and leadership" are needed to ensure Northern Ireland catches up on tackling climate change.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

Harrison’s breakout came in 202 when he led the Big Ten with 14 touchdown catches with Stroud as his quarterback.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

Ell finally catches up, almost running into me as he sees them.

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

As stylishly costumed by Karen Young and caught in Dan Scully’s striking lighting, all seemed forces of nature.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Wales also caught a glimpse of the show, with bright colours stretching across the sky in Dolgellau, Gwynedd.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

After the first of Meier’s two interceptions gave the Oilers the ball at the JSerra 23, Teagan Goodgame caught a 28-yard touchdown pass from Shaia, but Flores knocked down the one-point attempt.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026

In 2017, reporters at the Washington Post caught him trying to sell them a false story.

From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026

I caught a glimpse of the movie players in the front seat—the flapper clutching her hat against her head and the fella with his head tossed back, laughing as he gripped the wheel.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

That’s an indication of how Palantir’s AI software is catching on, particularly with businesses.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

As this followed a similarly challenging final year for Mercedes, it inevitably led to questions about his future, whether age was catching up with him.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

But it faces three threats: rivals that are catching up, prices that are collapsing, and bills that keep climbing.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

To be fair, we’re not catching Volkswagen Group’s premium-luxury brand at a good time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

A breeze blows through his open window, the curtain catching his plant.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam


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