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I never thought i would catch one that day and it took me offguard.

Field & Stream 2009

FRANKFURT — Germany failed to attract enough bids at its first ultralong bund auction in six months, catching investors somewhat offguard, as the bund line was considered ove rvalued despite its recent cheapening against euro-zone peers.

German Bond Auction Flops Emese Bartha 2011

Treasurys have staged an outsize rally, driving interest rates to the lowest point of the year, catching many investors offguard and suggesting fear of continued economic weakness remains.

No May Flowers for U.S. Stocks Mark Gongloff 2011

So for me the question is “Is it realistic for Robin to punch the throat of a very fit and combat-experienced guy who has lost his temper, is holding back, and is caught offguard?”

All-star Batman & Robin, the Boy Wonder 09 | Major Spoilers - Comic Book Reviews and News 2009

This totally caught Shion offguard as she realizes who the caller is.

Shion no Ou ep 09 to 15 « Undercover 2008

That Cold Day in the Park, in fact, could almost be called a thriller of sorts, although the story is told in such a matter-of-fact, understated way that one is almost caught offguard when it eventually makes its way into Pyscho/Peeping Tom territory.

Film 2008

North Korea goalkeeper Ri Myong Guk was caught offguard and went for the cross after Brazil's Maicon, not seen, kicked the ball toward the near post.

The Goals That Got Away 2010

Given the Russians were taken completely offguard by a Norwegian Sounding Rocket for which they had had half a year's written notification; Skynet could not rely on them to be sufficiently vicious in their response and the Europeans and Chinese may not be much better.

Comic-Con 08: Awesome Terminator Salvation Updates - Rated R?! « FirstShowing.net 2008

Brian Gardner, a research analyst at Keefe, Bruyette and Woods, told The Hill that Wall Street is being caught offguard by the momentum behind reform.

Derivatives Reform Would Cost Goldman Sachs 41% Of Earnings: STUDY 2010

Brian Gardner, a research analyst at Keefe, Bruyette and Woods, told The Hill that Wall Street is being caught offguard by the momentum behind reform.

Derivatives Reform Would Cost Goldman Sachs 41% Of Earnings: STUDY 2010