as in to work out
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Recent Examples of catch on
Zambrano-Pacheco is the same man caught on camera in a viral video showing heavily armed men kicking down an apartment door at an apartment complex in Aurora, Colorado, last summer.
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Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
In 1950, a TWA Lockheed Constellation en route from Mumbai to New York crashed when its engine caught on fire and detached.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2025
Miren attempts to trick Nacho and escape but is caught on a nearby beach by the boy, who stabs her.
—Isabella Wandermurem, TIME, 31 Jan. 2025
One such meeting was caught on a hidden camera being worn by then-Ald.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
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Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
In 1950, a TWA Lockheed Constellation en route from Mumbai to New York crashed when its engine caught on fire and detached.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2025
Miren attempts to trick Nacho and escape but is caught on a nearby beach by the boy, who stabs her.
—Isabella Wandermurem, TIME, 31 Jan. 2025
One such meeting was caught on a hidden camera being worn by then-Ald.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catch on
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Each canister is supposed to make two liters of water, and the math works out to about $1 per liter of sparkling water, which is more than the 50 cents or so per liter of a regular soda maker’s tank.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
11 Feb. 2025
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But mixed-use projects haven’t always worked out on the river.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Utah went over seven minutes without scoring a point.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
16 Feb. 2025
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The Europeans began exploring what kind of force might be needed about a year ago, but the sense of urgency has grown amid concern that U.S. President Donald Trump might go over their heads, and possibly even Ukraine's, to clinch a deal with Putin.—
LORNE COOK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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But Alameda, with many of its players coming off a NCS flag football title in the fall, will be the favorites to repeat.—
Joseph Dycus,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Gordon returned from his calf injury on Jan. 12 and slowly ramped up by coming off the bench at first, leaving room in the starting lineup for both Westbrook and Braun.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
19 Feb. 2025
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Donald Trump’s efforts to buy Greenland from Denmark went nowhere during his first term and are no more likely to succeed in his second.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes,
11 Feb. 2025
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There was still enough momentum for the record to succeed commercially without the group.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025
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This deal is seemingly priced to perfection — which could pan out well for Cotiviti, but only if the integration of Edifecs is successful and the cost synergies outweigh any potential regulatory complexities.—
Claire Rychlewski,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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It was terminated one year later as one of several advertising deals between colleges and sportsbooks that didn’t pan out.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Anyone clicking on the bureau’s home page as recently as Monday was greeted by a message indicating the page couldn’t be found, along with the image of an electric plug dangling uselessly next to a power outlet.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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Consumers are urged to avoid clicking suspicious links and report phishing attempts to authorities.—
Bay City News Service,
The Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2025
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Although this topical version doesn’t deliver the same intensely rejuvenating, literally skin-deep benefits as the injectable, the Rejuran Turnover Ampoule is a great, more affordable option for those who are needle-shy.—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
11 Feb. 2025
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Monster Hunter World was a zenith for the franchise, delivering a superb and accessible action experience enjoyed by millions.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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