abducted
Example Sentences
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Nigeria's military says it has freed all 44 pupils and teachers who were abducted two months ago from schools in the southern state of Oyo, and arrested some of their captors.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
When he failed to receive his second payment, he went to the police alleging his son was abducted.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
The alert said that the girl was last seen with Fregosojuarez, who allegedly abducted her in a 2019 Land Rover Discovery, on Sunday at about 4 a.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
Elizabeth Smart—who made headlines when she was abducted at age 14—is now 38 and a married mother of three.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Believing Diego liked me and wanted to be with me seemed more implausible than being abducted by aliens who wanted me to decide whether to save the world.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
