catchup
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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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
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
Your morning catchup: Immigration raids, another small plane crash in San Diego and more big stories.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 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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