Example Sentences

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Doctors discovered Arthur had caught parvovirus, which led to severe anaemia, a build-up of fluid and heart failure.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The name had caught the attention of another student as well.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Mirman was hospitalized for serious injuries on Tuesday after being pulled out of the window of his Lucid Gravity that had caught fire after crashing into the Bedford Toll Plaza in New Hampshire.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

While visiting the Broad River, a couple showed him an unusual fish they had caught and placed in a cooler.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

“Who wrote it?” asked Beth, who had caught a glimpse of Jo’s face.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott