catchup
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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At the top, with someone who wants to push the envelope instead of compensate and play catchup.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Price gains in Treasurys are likely a catchup play to other global government bonds overnight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
The Nikkei average rose 3.37 percent or 1,751.20 points to 53,691.09 in early trade, as the index also played catchup after a Japanese national holiday and US shares advanced overnight.
From Barron's ● Jan. 13, 2026
Ossola said that in some ways, Californians who want to improve their children’s schoolyards are playing catchup even with community will and funding sources in place.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2025
Like the talk we’d have would really be as simple as a catchup.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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