caught
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“However, there must have been people who returned to the building for some reason, and it appears they were caught in the explosion.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
As he fled, Franco’s daughter opened her bedroom door and caught a glimpse of a man in black clothing running out a back door.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
“They kind of got caught up in that swing, and now as the dust is semisettling … just as they went up, they’re kind of now coming down along with SpaceX.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Greaves then trapped Ali Usman lbw before he had Mohammed Rizwan and Mohammad Abbas both caught behind as Pakistan lost their last seven wickets for just 38 runs.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Through the trees, Torak caught the faraway glitter of a river.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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