catch up
Example Sentences
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But European companies, fearing the rules would stifle innovation as they race to catch up with US and Chinese rivals, later won a delay on rules covering high-risk systems.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
“If those pressures ease, breadth can catch up and drive the market higher,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
After he had left the play area, he was closely followed by the relative trying to catch up with him, he added.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
Researchers and industry experts believe the first company to master that process could set off an exponential cycle of progress, pulling so far ahead that competitors can no longer catch up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
“Guess they knew they couldn’t catch up to John Harvey,” said Harriet.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
