abduction
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The abductions started a little over a decade ago.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Jonathan also denounced "reports of intimidation, arrest and abductions" saying they "instilled fear and eroded public trust in the electoral process", AFP news agency reports.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026
The spate of abductions has renewed concerns about the vulnerability of rural communities.
From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025
Schools in at least nine of Nigeria's 36 states are either fully or partially closed for fear of further abductions.
From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025
I stare at him, beseeching the aliens or Clark Gable or whoever’s in charge of soul abductions to bring back my brother.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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