Example Sentences

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The chances he missed were difficult, yet catchable and costly.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Bouchier did offer a caught-and-bowled chance to Olivia Bell in the second over, which the Scotland spinner will lament as infinitely catchable.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2024

Taylor and Outman converged on the catchable ball, but when Taylor and Outman knocked each other’s glove hands, the ball dropped for a two-base error that was charged to Taylor.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2023

Both of Rhys Plumlee’s red zone interceptions were off bobbled passes that were catchable and should’ve resulted in touchdowns.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 9, 2023

“Jessica Barrone. Gold for ten years, at least. The best. If the Recluse is catchable, Barrone’s the one to do it.”

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin