caught in the act
Example Sentences
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Their measurements reveal planets caught in the act of changing into the super-Earths and sub-Neptunes seen throughout the galaxy.
From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2026
A parallel incident unfolded in the Baltic Sea a year ago, and the outcome suggests bad actors can expect few repercussions even after they’re caught in the act.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026
And if he’s caught in the act, he’ll blame someone else and continue on his way.
From Salon • Mar. 13, 2025
“This is the first time that … it’s been caught in the act in a downgoing plate,” van Hinsbergen says.
From Science Magazine • Jan. 9, 2024
His stiff forelegs splay out to the sides like stilts, for he’s been caught in the act of reaching down for water.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
