caught up (with)

past tense of catch up (with)
as in caught
to move fast enough to get even with I walked faster to catch up with my friends

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  • Kirk’s zeal caught the attention of Bill Montgomery, a businessman and Tea Party activist, who urged him to forgo college and dedicate himself fully to political organizing.
    Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Since 1986, employers have required to verify workers' eligibility to work, and can be fined or jailed if caught knowingly breaking the law.
    Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
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  • Republicans overtook Democrats on Thursday in total ballots cast, wiping out the early Democratic advantage in mail-in ballots after three days of GOP-heavy early voting.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
  • When the pandemic overtook the world, the Fed was forced to cut interest rates.
    Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Caught up (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caught%20up%20%28with%29. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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