How to Use catch out in a Sentence

catch out

verb
  • Long shift, we got caught out there.
    — Michael Russo, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
  • He has been caught out wide in two of his past three races but still closed well down the stretch.
    — Liam Durbin, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2024
  • This is where investors often get caught out.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Don’t get caught out in the dunes barefoot and burn the bottoms of your feet.
    — Maya Silver, Outside Online, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Don’t miss anything, don’t be caught out, and don’t become a statistic.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
  • The bigs asked the guards to fight over screens harder so they wouldn’t be caught out of position.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Barnes has not gotten back on the mound but has played catch out to 105 feet for five throws.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 June 2022
  • After the baptism, his curly hair wet and cold like an animal caught out in the snow.
    — Athena Nassar, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2023
  • Saturday Night Live and all the talk shows would be caught out in the cold.
    — Vulture, 1 May 2023
  • Verstappen got caught out by one of them and wasn’t able to make it into Q1.
    — Rob Reed, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Some sides have reduced the volume of man-to-man phases in their press to avoid getting caught out in this way.
    — Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 27 May 2026
  • He was never caught out of position and made even quick, difficult saves look tidy.
    — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 27 Nov. 2025
  • Just look at how she got caught out twisting things that Jenna said about Jessel.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Ceddanne Rafaela with a diving catch out in centerfield, what a play!
    — Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022
  • The big midfielder was off the pace in the first half and got caught out multiple times in the middle of the park.
    — Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Over the past year, aircraft around the world have also been caught out by super strong winds and have even been struck by lightning.
    — Owen Bellwood / Jalopnik, Quartz, 11 June 2024
  • But Bullock’s roll pass was caught out of bounds, and the Roadrunners held on for the win.
    — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
  • New Yorkers can be unforgiving when a mayor is caught out of town at the wrong time.
    — Eric Lach, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Additionally, the scent helps keep clothes smelling great for months at a time, so you won't be caught out with smelly garments.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Marks led Texans running backs last year with 24 catches out of the backfield.
    — Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, 2 Mar. 2026
  • The outsole is made from durable yet flexible rubber for reliable traction even when we got caught out in the rain.
    — Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2023
  • That two such experienced drivers also got caught out should bring some comfort to the four youngsters.
    — Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Many people don't think about it until the time comes, but knowing what to do if caught out on the road during heavy rainfall is crucial.
    — The Arizona Republic, 6 Feb. 2024
  • Many people don't think about it until the time comes, but knowing what to do if caught out on the road during heavy rainfall is crucial.
    — Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Doing so will put them at risk of getting caught out at immigration, however.
    — Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Brighton, too, were caught out by Saka playing inside and then continuing his run.
    — Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Many people don't think about it until the time arrives, but knowing what to do if caught out on the road during these storms is important.
    — Mark Debruyckere, The Arizona Republic, 6 June 2024
  • Spy shots of Tesla Model 3 test mules caught out in the wild have shown the vehicle with its front and rear wrapped.
    — James Morris, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2023
  • The second-year receiver had two touchdown catches out of 29 thrown by Lawrence.
    — Michael Salfino, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
  • With limited minutes this season, Robertson is not the only man to be caught out by this sequence.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025

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