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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López Beltrán’s statement also caught Sheinbaum by surprise.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

“I don’t judge people. I try not to get caught up in all the controversy of things. I hope everybody gets a chance to be who and what they are.”

From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026

Instead, many pilgrims were caught in deadly floods that tore through the Nepal-Tibet region, wiping out entire villages.

From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026

But Austin was reportedly caught by surprise, and immediately attempted to revoke it.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

Cupping his hand to his ear, he caught a faint ripple of water.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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