Sentence examples for catch off guard from inspiring English sources

But if Mr. Samaras does decide eventually to force new elections, analysts said, it would mainly be because he sees an opening to consolidate his power in order to push through more reforms and face down Greece's increasingly weak unions, which he has managed to catch off guard through his use of emergency edicts.

Chickens roost at night, making them less mobile and easier to catch off guard.

"I was caught off guard," she said.

Caught off guard, Harris accepted the offer.

"But I was caught off guard," she acknowledged.

Caught off guard, Mr. Bertaut simply stared in shock.

Caught off guard, solo-goers can be left without recourse.

Caught off guard, I suggested Fumiko, hoping she would refuse.

"He was totally caught off guard," she said.

Caught off guard, economists are reaching for explanations.

Not everyone was caught off guard, though.