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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Djed Spence: Caught in an awkward position for DR Congo's opener.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

On the opening track, Caught In The Echo, he's paralysed by the prospect of moving forward.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Caught up in broader headwinds for the games industry, the group's restructuring follows a string of setbacks in recent years including disappointing launches for new titles.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Caught flat-footed by the success of that video app, then owned by ByteDance, Instagram launched Reels in August 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

Caught in Gitl’s embrace, Hannah suddenly remembered the little house in the shtetl and the big, embracing arms of Shmuel.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen

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