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caught

[kawt] / kɔt /


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In contrast, German automakers, such as Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen, are battling crises, caught between tariffs and bitter Chinese competition.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

At the end of the video, the couple notice they are being watched and look worried, as if they have been caught.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

So-called Y2K fashion has already caught on with members of Generation Z. Now, some of the hottest stock-market names from that era are also being embraced by a new cohort of investors.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

We caught each other up on the last 10 years of our lives.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

At the top of the ridge he lifted his muzzle to catch the scent-laden winds, and again he caught it: quite close, and coming closer.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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