caught

American

[kawt] / kɔt /

verb

simple past tense and past participle of catch.

caught British

/ kɔːt /

verb

the past tense and past participle of catch

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Klaasen was superbly caught by a diving Donald on the boundary before Bracewell was pinned lbw, and the crowd came to life at Dawson's swings and misses at his first two balls.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

Receiver CJ Daniels, who made multiple plays during training camp, caught two passes for 18 yards.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026

Many new homeowners are often caught off guard by these costs.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026

Modi said the initiative was aimed at easing the financial burden on millions of families caught up in the country's fiercely competitive education system.

From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026

Her question caught me off guard, even though it shouldn’t have.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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