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  • past participle of catch.
  • past tense form of catch.
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caught

[kawt] / kɔt /


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Streeting and Mahmood have both apologised for the comments caught on the hot mic with both labelling the early release scheme a "serious issue".

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

The look my father had suggested caught the eye of Picasso, who in turn inspired me to become an artist.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

"I managed to find a wooden plank, which I clung to for two days and one night," Begum said, noting she eventually caught the attention of a passing rescue ship.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

Based on the true story of a reform school where Black boys went missing, the novel pairs the stories of two teens, one a troublemaker and the other caught up by mistake.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

She caught a glimpse of the menu as they drew closer.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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