pay ransom
Example Sentences
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The FBI says it does not pay ransom in such attacks and advises victims not to either.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2023
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
Give my greetings to the King of France and tell him that England will never pay ransom for me.
From Sir Nigel by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir
