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[kach] / kætʃ /








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The catch has declined ever since, Brady said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026

If you want to catch a glimpse, keep an eye on the forecast to see if the weather will allow a clear view.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

“We thought it would end there, but he kept going . . . the movie was already intense, and before we could catch our breath, this conflict made the whole experience overwhelming.”

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026

City crews have also been clearing more than 31,000 catch basins and drainage systems and inspecting and reinforcing vulnerable hillsides and burn areas, including Pacific Palisades, Bass said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

A shaft of sunlight struck through the repolished windows to catch the tattered flag’s colors.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

He finished with five catches for 42 yards and 32 rushing yards.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

In the opening match, against Pakistan, dropped catches and poor strokes left them well beaten in a contest they could have won.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Watching his old work, as he did recently when putting together a reel of his performances, Turturro sometimes catches himself trying too hard.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

Harrison’s breakout came in 202 when he led the Big Ten with 14 touchdown catches with Stroud as his quarterback.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

My breath catches when I see the numbers on them— they’re all fifties and hundreds—but Andre shakes his head in disgust.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

Relatives of hostages formerly held by Hamas have also been caught in the crosshairs.

From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026

Brock had already started her teaching career when, in 1960, she caught the attention of Cowboys general manager Tex Schramm.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Although he failed to gain traction in the race to unseat Gascón, finishing far behind Hochman, he caught the future district attorney’s eye and the two became allies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

“It’s brutal, but necessary,” says Taylor Owen, a Chicago-based artist who caught the film at an AMC after the Music Box sold out.

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026

Or had it caught Torak’s scent, and turned back?

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

"I think it's in the right hands," declared James B back at the castle, now colder than ever in terms of catching a traitor.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

He transitioned to the NFL Network broadcast booth after retiring in 2005 having rushed for 12,279 yards and 100 touchdowns while also catching 767 passes for another 36 touchdowns.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

"It's so striking -- and frustrating -- that this is happening all over again," said Morton, noting that forests affected by the 2015 and 2023 El Niño events are once again catching fire.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

Manoa Duwai convinced his village in 2009 to create a protected area within their customary fishing grounds on Fiji's Coral Coast after concerns over the small number and size of fish he was catching.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

“Trying to clock out your service hours early?” he asks, voice sly like he’s catching me in some plot.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz


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