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: infectious, contagious
the flu is catching
his spirit is catching
Examples of catching in a Sentence
“I have a cold.” “Is it catching?”
a cold is often catching before the symptoms even begin
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By the time staff and players arrive for morning workouts, Weinstein already has posted multiple tweets with videos and commentary, often highlighting catching and baserunning techniques and drills, to his 89,700 followers on X — all part of a spring routine that belies his age.
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
Don't be surprised when a lot of people responsible for foiling terrorist plots and catching killers decide to do just that.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
The Rangers, seeking additional catching depth with their starter, Jonah Heim, on the IL, acquired Hedges at the deadline in ’23 for international bonus pool space.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Though this version of the catching lessons is being implemented now, its origins span back to before Smith’s debut.
—Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
Don't be surprised when a lot of people responsible for foiling terrorist plots and catching killers decide to do just that.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
The Rangers, seeking additional catching depth with their starter, Jonah Heim, on the IL, acquired Hedges at the deadline in ’23 for international bonus pool space.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Though this version of the catching lessons is being implemented now, its origins span back to before Smith’s debut.
—Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for catching
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“Catching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catching. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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