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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One teenager is caught opposite the Victoria Centre nearby.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Other companies caught in the frenzy include a 175-year-old glass manufacturer, a heavy machinery giant and Japan’s leading maker of toilets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Growing up, Perry was caught between two extremes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

“TIPS are too far out,” he said, and if they’re not holding to maturity, he doesn’t want clients to get caught short if they have to buy or sell.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

“Jimmy, Papa said he can spare you for an hour. He’s coming out to—” She caught sight of me, and her face brightened.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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