catch
verb (used with object)
to seize or capture, especially after pursuit: to catch a runaway horse.
has caught
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present perfectof catch (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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But the growth rate has caught the attention of some investment professionals who worry the attractive yields are causing some to overlook, or otherwise miss, the risks.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
While her work has caught the eye of celebrities like actors Jessica Alba and Christina Ricci, Rosales remains consistent in her vision, aesthetic and commitment to brown collectivity and liberation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
The pace of change has caught many European governments off guard, despite years of warnings from scientists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
"This is the second Big Problem my GP has caught early and it is frankly impossible to adequately express my gratitude," she wrote.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
One day, Kim comes home grinning from ear to ear because he has caught a small wild bird.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
