catch on to
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But when the rock structures in these faults are more complex and jagged, these structures catch on to one another and get stuck.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 5, 2024
Will Cornelius, the vice president of Cornelius Seed, told the lawmakers people working in the seed industry are aware but the wider public has yet to catch on to China’s interest in America’s farms.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 3, 2023
"I don't think you would catch on to me not singing pronouns, in the same way you wouldn't catch on to an artist saying 'her' or 'him'," he says.
From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2023
If I'm reading her expression correctly, she wants to not have to fight so hard for viewers to catch on to the fact that she's the strongest character on this show.
From Salon ● Jan. 1, 2023
We made sure to have a clear view of the proceedings but not be seen; if Mr. Drysdale spied us conspiring together, he might catch on to our scheme.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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