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An unexpected usually disconcerting challenge, revelation, or catch.

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  • The Governor attacks what she calls gotcha journalism in her latest sit - down interview, a new interview.
  • Some people are criticizing last night's presidential debate, including Barack Obama, who likened it to what he calls gotcha games.
  • The possible gotcha is that your phone might be "Locked" to AT&T.
  • Barely a "gotcha" - I think all the fomented dudgeon over Rep. Hare's remarks is silly.
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