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catch at

Idioms

Snatch, grasp, as in The beggars kept catching at their coats. [c. 1600] Also see grasp at straws.

Example Sentences

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Verma survived a reprieve on 56 when Anneke Bosch dropped a simple catch at deep mid-wicket off spinner Sune Luus, to the delight of the Indian fans.

From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025

The possibility of Yamamoto pitching in Game 7 became real to Friedman after he performed his trademark javelin-throwing routine and played catch at Rogers Centre.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2025

After playing catch at the ballpark, he was certain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

Charlie Dean takes a brilliant one-handed catch at extra cover to dismiss Marizanne Kapp as London Spirit face Oval Invincibles in the Hundred at the Oval.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2025

“Actually,” he said, his throat doing its best to catch at the words as he spoke them, “I don’t think I’m going back. My parents are probably going to send me to—” He paused.

From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff

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