caught in the act

Example Sentences

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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

"This is the first time we have a clear picture of a subduction zone caught in the act of dying," said Shuck.

From Science Daily • Oct. 25, 2025

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

They froze like criminals caught in the act.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel