caught
Americanverb
verb
Other Word Forms
- uncaught adjective
- well-caught adjective
Example Sentences
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“Sheep and other ungulates, like deer, can get caught in razor wire, especially lambs,” Colby said.
From Los Angeles Times
During that run, which included six stoppage wins, Kelly - nicknamed 'Pretty Boy' - caught the eye by dancing around the ring and taunting opponents.
From BBC
Although the temperature around the tractor’s wheels registered at 300 degrees, Gardner said that’s not unusual for equipment caught in a fire.
From Los Angeles Times
Chief executive Frank Young says parents are caught between handing a device to their child which they know is likely to be harmful, or excluding them from their peers.
From BBC
Companies like Hutchison with critical assets in Latin America—or those with infrastructure projects still in the planning phases—could get caught in the middle.
From Barron's
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