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  • past tense form of catch.
  • past participle of catch.
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caught

[kawt] / kɔt /


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“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

All 24 Indian seafarers aboard a tanker that caught fire off the coast of Oman after being struck by US forces have been rescued and evacuated safely, Indian authorities said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Lane had to have been prepared but a subtle wince of disappointment could be detected when the camera pryingly caught his immediate reaction.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Bowen cancelled his first trip abroad as COP31 negotiations chief in April when an oil refinery caught fire in Australia.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

She caught Billy’s eye and held up her empty glass.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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