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Caught
/kɔːt/verb
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Caught is the past tense and past participle of the verb catch, meaning to seize or capture something in motion, such as a ball, a person, or an idea. In modern contexts, it often implies being unexpectedly trapped or discovered, adding layers of surprise or consequence in everyday scenarios like getting caught in traffic or a lie.
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In 1954, Willie Mays' iconic 'The Catch' in the World Series—a spectacular over-the-shoulder grab—saved the game for the New York Giants and is often credited with popularizing the term in sports culture, drawing over 10 million TV viewers and influencing how we discuss athletic feats today.
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