caught

Example Sentences

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Since the measures were brought in, 55 smugglers have been caught - 21 of them British nationals.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

You’re caught up on a huge story of geopolitical importance.

From Slate • Jul. 9, 2026

Among the 2,700 financial institutions it works with, Nasdaq Verafin caught $1 billion in check fraud in 2025 alone.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026

That’s better than many in the auto industry expected—and consumer perceptions haven’t caught up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

“Did Peter get caught? What happened? I want to know what happened.”

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo