ransom
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The government has intensified actions to curb kidnapping, including introducing measures aimed at discouraging ransom payments.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
On Wednesday, it had told customers that the situation had been resolved, only for a ransom note to briefly appear on the platform Thursday afternoon.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
The British Library, where I wrote several books, declined to pay such a ransom in 2023; its systems still have not completely recovered, but basic library operations continue.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
Moonstruck supporting actress Olympia Dukakis' statuette was stolen from her home and the thief tried to ransom it.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
"He offers him back to me without ransom, provided I withdraw my levies from His Grace and vow to fight no more."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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