gotcha

Example Sentences

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Were there any great revelations or gotcha moments on stage Tuesday evening?

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

Dominick’s present-day reaction to seeing the gotcha intro to “I Married a Horse” is to giggle softly, then gesture with both hands like an orchestra conductor cueing a “ta-dah!” from the brass section.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2025

“This convening, for too many people across America in education, feels like the ultimate gotcha moment,” David C. Banks, the New York City schools chancellor, said toward the hearing’s end.

From New York Times • May 9, 2024

“Putting a spotlight on any particular individual and sometimes trying to create gotcha moments and viral moments is not how you ultimately solve problems you deeply care about.”

From Seattle Times • May 7, 2024

‘I gotcha; you might as well admit it.’

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman