kidnapping

Example Sentences

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The U.S. case against a Mexican governor is entwined with the mysterious kidnapping of Sinaloa cartel kingpin Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Adedoja and Bakas were found not guilty of attempted kidnapping.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

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

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Authorities believe the incident was an accident and was not an act of terrorism or kidnapping, a US official with knowledge of the matter told the BBC.

From BBC • May 3, 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