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caught up (in)



caught up in


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The disappearing sales listings are caught up in an increasingly contentious dispute between Zillow and the local listings database that serves the Chicago area, Midwest Real Estate Data, or MRED.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

On the way to the appointment, she got caught up in an immigration raid.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

The company has been caught up in the pullback in software and cybersecurity stocks in recent months, falling 8.7% in 2026 as of Thursday’s close.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

You know, thank you for asking that, because I’ve been so caught up in preparing for this release — editing, color correcting, and all the logistics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

He roared, looking about the room, rolling now, caught up in the rhythms of his own oratory, the fever and righteousness of his message.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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