kidnapped
Example Sentences
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Investigators spent precious hours deciding whether Nancy was kidnapped or lost.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 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
In the fifth episode, Tom is kidnapped by the criminal Robbie Prendergast, played by the brilliant Tom Pelphrey.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
Another 251 were kidnapped and held in captivity in the Gaza Strip, including men, women, children, and foreign nationals.
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
That’s why kidnapped Africans got trapped in the Americas.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
