caught

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Six of the XI who played in the first-Test win over the Black Caps at Lord's have been caught in late-night misdemeanours.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

After being caught on the metro, the former bank worker was held for three days in a detention centre without a shower or change of clothes.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Like the eight-second countdown after a goalkeeper has caught the ball, the referee will visibly make a count by moving an arm up and down.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“We want to try to not be caught up in that emotional frenzy that will certainly take place after the IPO,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Glenn threw a little wild and caught Charlie’s guard down.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck