catches 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of catch
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as in overtakes
to move fast enough to get even with despite the suspect's considerable lead, the fleet-footed police officer was able to catch him and make an arrest

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catches

2 of 2

noun

plural of catch

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Verb
  • The series follows an aging boxer whose manager secures him a final title shot.
    Ty Gaskins, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The company secures these chemicals through deals with manufacturers based across Asia, as well as in the Middle East, but customers only have to worry about dealing with Mstack.
    David Prosser, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • That film won the Audience Award at SXSW, Best Documentary Feature at the Next Generation Indie Film Awards, and the Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary at the Cordillera International Film Festival, among other prizes.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
  • This office can cash prizes of any amount.
    Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The Texas Supreme Court halts the execution of Robert Roberson.
    Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Presiding over a lawsuit filed by The Indianapolis Star and other media organizations after the buffer law took effect last year, Judge James Sweeney issued a preliminary injunction Friday that halts enforcement of the law as litigation unfolds.
    Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Sep. 2024
Verb
  • The owner does super crazy viral marketing activations and really understands his community.
    Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • With the rise of AI in content creation, having a copywriter who understands how to integrate AI effectively will give your business a major edge.
    Lien De Pau, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Historically, this period often sees an uptick in hiring activity as businesses look to maximize their remaining budgets before year-end.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Nick Antonelli, senior VP and chief marketing officer of Bread Financial, sees a few lessons for retailers and other businesses that want to gain Gen Z’s trust.
    Nick Rockel, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The recurring dispute over how well exit polling captures Latino voters — the groups and pollsters have raised it in previous elections — has ramifications for nonprofit groups that have focused on improving Latino voter turnout.
    Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • For each step, provide a short, punchy description that captures its essence.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • World Animal Day, which aligns with the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, the global celebration recognizes animal rights and welfare worldwide.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This perspective recognizes that ML, at its core, is about extracting patterns and facts rather than copying creative expression.
    Roomy Khan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The Dodgers are expected to resort to a bullpen game involving rookie Landon Knack if the series reaches Game 4.
    Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Indeed, the conclusion the film reaches gestures in this direction, with the sentiment that perhaps the most important thing is that the family experience quality time with each other, more than seeing giraffes and camels and hiking the Himalayas.
    Catherine Bray, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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