abducted

Example Sentences

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The alert said that the girl was last seen with Fregosojuarez, who allegedly abducted her in a 2019 Land Rover Discovery, on Sunday at about 4 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

On a September night in 1961, Hill's grandfather Barney and his wife Betty believed they were abducted by aliens as they returned home from vacation.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Elizabeth Smart—who made headlines when she was abducted at age 14—is now 38 and a married mother of three.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Shelly Kittleson was abducted on Tuesday evening, said Al-Monitor, a news outlet for which she has contributed articles.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

I don’t think she ever believed I’d been abducted, though she had always humored me because of Jesse and had laughed when I told her about the button.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson