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

[kawt] / kɔt /


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Alfozan was caught on security footage from inside the restricted conference room where he appeared to look behind the television where the recording device had been placed, the Department said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

Fintech founders have caught on to how Americans are altering their financial habits, and they’ve created new products to try to meet the moment.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

Fly-tippers in Cornwall could face fines of up to £5,000 if they are caught illegally disposing waste.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

The Griffith Park merry-go-round, which turned 100 this year, stands motionless, many of its 66 wooden horses weathered and caught mid-ascent.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 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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