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[kach] / kætʃ /








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Flock Safety claims over 5,000 law enforcement agencies use its license plate readers to help locate missing persons, catch thieves and identify suspicious vehicles.

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

In a clip on his personal TikTok, Burnham, thanks to clever editing, appears to toss up a mortarboard hat and catch a builder's helmet, as he promotes technical education.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

His superb innings at Taunton was ended by a catch from spin-bowling all-rounder Archie Vaughan - a Somerset regular at 20 and son of former England captain Michael.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

And after playing catch three more days this week, Ohtani and the Dodgers determined he was ready to throw off the mound again.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

“You’ll catch your death, Elizabeth,” she said, wrapping the coat around my shoulders.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

After he catches a pass, he looks up and gets excited if there’s a defender nearby.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

In conventional battery packs, when one cell overheats and catches fire, it can cause all those around it to also catch fire.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

From here, returns will depend less on who reports the biggest backlog than on who can keep shipping when supply catches up — or when Beijing tightens the gate.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

When she’s youthful, Sophie catches the eye of a handsome, richly dressed stranger who gallantly escorts her away from two men harassing her on the street.

From Salon Aug. 4, 2026

For a moment, the hat catches an updraft caused by the rush of cars, and it rises.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

One example would be Brook's "who cares" line about batters being caught in the deep after an ODI against Australia two years ago.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

When Iran started shooting at ships the U.S. was guiding through the strait three weeks later in early July, it caught the U.S. by surprise.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Receiver CJ Daniels, who made multiple plays during training camp, caught two passes for 18 yards.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

It’s back because the portfolio finally caught up to where the value is: across public markets, private equity, venture capital and real assets, anchored by a fixed-income allocation that pays you to wait.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 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

These ancillary costs are catching people off guard, said Joel Berner, a senior economist at Realtor.com.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

It’s a vibe, perhaps, best captured in a social-media meme catching fire this summer that highlights videos of old trucks, classic rock and a simpler way of life.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

Citing a hope for "clear skies in Cornwall", Kennett has headed to the plains of Spain in the hope of catching a full eclipse.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

“The DSM is always catching up to the times,” said Carrie Goldberg, a plaintiff’s lawyer who helped pioneer the current style of social media litigation.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

“Trying to clock out your service hours early?” he asks, voice sly like he’s catching me in some plot.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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