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: infectious, contagious
the flu is catching
his spirit is catching
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“I have a cold.” “Is it catching?”
a cold is often catching before the symptoms even begin
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Sunday’s event was a series of drills showcasing the girls' batting, hitting and catching skills.
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Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Oct. 2024
People are good at understanding the big picture and catching mistakes, while computers are fast at processing information.
—Beth Worthy, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Another trend sweeping TikTok and catching young male attention is called auramaxxing.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 8 Oct. 2024
For the upcoming Scotch & Soda summer 2025 season, key menswear trends include:
Bold Patterns and Prints: Expect to see a resurgence of vibrant, eye- catching patterns in union with beach stripes and patterns.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 2 Aug. 2024
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Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Oct. 2024
People are good at understanding the big picture and catching mistakes, while computers are fast at processing information.
—Beth Worthy, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Another trend sweeping TikTok and catching young male attention is called auramaxxing.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 8 Oct. 2024
For the upcoming Scotch & Soda summer 2025 season, key menswear trends include:
Bold Patterns and Prints: Expect to see a resurgence of vibrant, eye- catching patterns in union with beach stripes and patterns.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 2 Aug. 2024
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“Catching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catching. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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