caught

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Caught up in another case of suspected corruption for public works contracts, he has been forced to step down from the key party position.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Caught flat-footed by 9/11, the CIA requested new authorities as the only way to catch up to the threat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

Caught in a tide of conflicting information, “it doesn’t feel like anything is real,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 21, 2025

Caught between electrification and its iconic petrol-powered sports cars, the German firm said it will slow its push for EVs as demand weakens.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2025

Caught offside, it took a moment for her to ascertain what her aunt meant by Like That.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee