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catching

[kach-ing] / ˈkætʃ ɪŋ /


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Last week, we asked whether China is catching up in chips faster than Washington thinks—or slower than Beijing claims.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The market is finally catching on to what individual stocks have known for a while now—volatility is becoming a problem for investors.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

But the data surrounding colon-cancer rates is alarming, and getting screened is crucial to preventing colon cancer or catching it at an early stage.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Framing had been a weakness in Smith’s game in recent seasons, according to Statcast’s catching metrics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Ashmodai trailed off, watching Boaz, his bright eyes catching the light from the hearth and glinting in the dark.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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