catching
Example Sentences
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It may sound decidedly less-than-special, but the idea of gifting something practical for the Feb. 14 holiday appears to be catching on.
From MarketWatch
Paying attention to Munich helps prevent geopolitical events from catching investors off guard.
That scavenging behavior may also increase their risk of catching and spreading the virus across Antarctica, according to the researchers.
From Science Daily
His best move might not have been catching air or nailing a tight turn.
“I said, ‘Oh God, mom, she was wearing my gloves,’” she said, her voice catching with emotion.
From Los Angeles Times
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