gotcha

Example Sentences

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Owens, to her credit, did not interrupt him with gotcha questions or cheap shots.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

He asks the reporter, in a little whiney baby’s voice, “By the way, this is a profile piece, this is not a gotcha piece, right?”

From Slate • May 16, 2026

Ms. Stefanik wasn’t trying to ask a gotcha question, she writes in the book.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

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

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman