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kidnapping

NOUN
abduction
Synonyms


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Six males were arrested between 4 February and 21 March in relation to the alleged kidnapping.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

For many of the countries involved, the State Department has issued travel advisories recommending that Americans do not travel to them, citing the danger of kidnapping, crime, terrorism and civil unrest.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

The kidnapping and arrest of Zambada occurred during the presidency of Joe Biden.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 22, 2026

Adedoja and Bakas were found not guilty of attempted kidnapping.

From BBC May 14, 2026

Calder’s parents had told him that the chances of it being a real kidnapping were small.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett




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