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Example Sentences

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This tinder caught fire when food prices spiked again in 2010, triggered by a historic Russian drought that wiped out a third of the country’s wheat harvest.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The 76-year-old just happened to arrive at the gift shop early when the display caught his eye.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

He met my eyes right as I started to blush, and I looked away fast, embarrassed at having been caught staring.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The millions of civilians in the Middle East who have been caught up in this conflict hope this negotiation will be the war's endgame.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

He caught sight of my cheongsam and a puzzled look came over his face.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu