kidnapping

Example Sentences

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Last year, her ex-husband lodged a complaint with the police accusing her of kidnapping their daughters, in the latest development of their bitter custody dispute.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Sometimes, though, the birds recruit new helpers by kidnapping other groups’ young.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson was released by Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah a week after her kidnapping in Baghdad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

It added that the state department had confirmed it "is aware of Kittleson's kidnapping and working with the Iraqi government to secure her release".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Despite his friendship with Washington, the senator was not about to be party to the kidnapping of a woman, who by this time had a baby.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis