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 whether money was exchanged, Nichols reiterated that the U.S. government does not pay ransom for hostages but declined to say whether any other organization had paid.

From Washington Post • 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

Edwards urged the local elected officials Wednesday to follow the state’s lead in refusing to pay ransom to hackers and in backing up data to secure against losses.

From Washington Times • Feb. 5, 2020

Nay," said Thrond, "I think that Dorchester would pay ransom for the thane willingly.

From A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford by Whistler, Charles W. (Charles Watts)