as in catching
to move fast enough to get even with
I walked faster to catch up with my friends
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Fish is from Abolobi, who partners with fishermen using responsible, ethical fishing methods, catching only non-endangered species.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026 -
In Game 1, the Montreal Canadiens earned full marks for catching the rusty Carolina Hurricanes off guard and piling up four quick goals on the way to a 6-2 win.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Rather than chasing growth, businesses across a range of industries should pursue nimbleness.—
Richard McCathron,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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Finally, Allen has the second-highest offensive rebounding rate in this series and can get some easy putbacks if the Knicks are chasing Cleveland’s shooters off the 3-point line.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
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From blowing a 22-point lead in the fourth quarter of Game 1 to Knicks fans overtaking one of the league’s best home-court advantages Monday night and serenading their favorite players while New York built a 29-point lead in the first half, the entire spectacle was jarring to watch.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Busch celebrated his 36th birthday at Kansas in May 2021 with a Saturday night double-overtime Truck Series victory in the Wise Power 200, overtaking Ross Chastain for his third trucks win at the track.—
Jeff Rosen,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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“Catching up (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catching%20up%20%28with%29. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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