as in caught
to move fast enough to get even with
I walked faster to catch up with my friends
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025 -
Police previously said a 2011 Infiniti G37 sedan crashed on the I-30 service road and caught fire.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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International revenue for Japan’s anime sector overtook domestic sales for the first time in 2020.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Nov. 2025
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Overseas revenue for Japanese animation first overtook local in the early pandemic era, colliding with global streaming platforms starting to accelerate distribution of Japanese anime overseas.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 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 6 Nov. 2025.
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