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catch up

[kach-uhp] / ˈkætʃˌʌp /








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The former British soldier described his dilemma of whether to turn back for Hillary Dawa or catch up with the rest.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The Danish stock market was closed on Friday, so the domestic shares are playing catch up a bit.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

An old baseball adage says that no matter how hard a pitcher throws, major-league hitters will eventually catch up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The other would make it easier to catch up once paid work resumes, recognizing that many caregivers return with ground to make up.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

His good-bye was a remorseful glance, a nod to me, and a long sigh, before he ran to catch up with the furrier.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri




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