pay ransom

Example Sentences

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Alberto Carvalho said he would not negotiate with or pay ransom to hackers.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2022

Asked about rumors that a ransom was paid, he declined to comment other than to say “the United States government does not pay ransom for hostages.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2021

Adam Ki zinger, a Republican congressman from Illinois, told CNN he believed the US should negotiate with the kidnappers, but not pay ransom.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2021

Colonial told U.S. officials it was not planning to pay ransom, according to three people familiar with the matter, but one person later said the company changed course.

From Washington Post • May 15, 2021

I gathered that you offered to pay ransom.

From Light of the Western Stars by Grey, Zane