catchup
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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SoftBank Group surged 18% and Kioxia Holdings soared 19%, playing catchup with overseas peers following holidays in Japan from Monday through Wednesday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
Investors are looking to play catchup with technology stock gains while betting on a potentially more lucrative environment if Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh is confirmed.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
They have high incomes and valuable practices but start their professional lives playing catchup, a challenge for the money managers chasing after them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
Lue had implored his group to get off to a better start, to not have to play catchup in this road game, to not get “bored with the process.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 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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