catch up to

Example Sentences

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Which is the opposite of how young acts get seen today, where they have a hit song but have to catch up to get good live.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Even if the bold promises catch up to the Carney government, the prime minister still has the gift of time on his side, Variyan noted.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

The greening is “beginning to catch up to them,” Bryant said.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

The screen will catch up to the ship.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

He forced himself to take a deep breath as the twins ran to catch up to the rest of the class.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova