Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The building bug has been catching on across the U.S. but San Francisco is, unsurprisingly, the heart of the boom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

By expressing contrition over her long history of trolling, which is how she rose to fame in the first place, Greene has been catching big headlines.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2026

Freshman receiver Ava Irwin has been catching passes like her brother, Trent, who plays for the New York Jets.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025

French industry has been catching up to Germany’s since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, says Michael Field, European equity strategist at Morningstar.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

The long-suffering Mary has been catching it in consequence.

From The Hound From The North by Bull, Charles Livingston