abduct

Example Sentences

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And hey, did you know that the word “raptor”—which is often used to describe birds of prey—comes from the Latin verb rapio, which means to plunder, rob, ravish, or abduct?

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

The first attempt to abduct Dot, for example, closely mirrors the sequence in the Coens’ “Fargo” where Jean Lundegaard has her morning routine disrupted by intruders, though Dot proves far more capable of defending herself.

From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2023

"Had James arranged to meet someone to go off to a different life? Or did someone abduct him? There's still questions," said Catherine.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2023

I wouldn’t go so far to saying I hope aliens abduct them, but I’m not not saying that.

From Scientific American • May 23, 2023

The sluggers didn’t abduct them, though, they abducted me, and all I can do is be honest.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson