ransom

Example Sentences

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The flatshare in your 20s, the first job when everything is known and that modest salary feels like a king’s ransom.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

She said she believes two ransom notes demanding millions for Nancy’s return were legitimate.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

A California man was also arrested on suspicion of sending fake ransom notes that further complicated the case.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

In one of several messages posted to her Instagram account, Savannah Guthrie pleaded for her mother’s safe release and agreed to pay the ransom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

It was the work of some master who was Zau’s equal or superior, and worth a prince’s ransom.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw