He ran and caught her to him, as one who is drowning catches at life.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
When the lake is sufficiently large, it catches all or nearly all the matter brought down by the river, which, as it issues from the lower end of the lake, is bright and clear.
"Geology"
James Geikie
Go, now, before daylight catches you, and thank the Lord you're alive!
"The Man from Jericho"
Edwin Carlile Litsey