kidnap

Example Sentences

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"I thought they were going to kidnap us. I ran to a taco stand to take cover with the people there," Medina told AFP.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

At the same time, bald eagles were rumored to sometimes kidnap human babies and fly away with them in their talons.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

Wright's legal team had argued that there was insufficient evidence of an attempted kidnap, but a judge ruled against them.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Beijing would seek to extradite or kidnap him if he were deported to a third country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

Before the end of the supper his father and brothers came back, but they did not kidnap him for a wet cheer.

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech