kidnapped
Example Sentences
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Nigeria's security forces have recorded a recent success in rescuing kidnapped victims.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Farmer Yahuza Isa, who was kidnapped in Zamfara state, expressed the frustration shared by many victims.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Special Forces in a dramatic military operation in January, told the judge that he had been kidnapped and was a prisoner of war.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
This time around, Enola’s impending wedding is interrupted when she learns Sherlock’s been kidnapped and needs rescuing.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
“We’re not about to be kidnapped by the Russians, are we?”
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
