hijacker
Example Sentences
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The hijacker Wilfried Boese “blanched” when a hostage displayed a concentration-camp tattoo and said Boese’s treatment of women, children and the elderly showed nothing had changed in Germany.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026
Briggs' confession caught the attention of Ron Carlson, who previously met Briggs at a party and later convinced investigators that Briggs was the hijacker in question.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2022
When the administrator could not stop the display or eject the intruder, she ended the meeting and asked participants to rejoin — only for the hijacker to again take control.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2022
Himmelsbach had very little doubt about who this hijacker was.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 23, 2022
Over five hours in the hills around Rome, hundreds of police officers, some with dogs and helicopters, led the search for the hijacker.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2019
