abducted

Example Sentences

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Shelly Kittleson was abducted on Tuesday evening, said Al-Monitor, a news outlet for which she has contributed articles.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Mahmood Habibi, a telecoms consultant, was abducted in Kabul in August 2022, shortly after a US strike that killed al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

When Issa’s wife reported the general had been abducted, Tévoédjrè naturally asked Capt. Samary, the QRF duty officer and secret plotter, to investigate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

There has been no suggestion from officials that Guthrie was abducted by narco-traffickers.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Forrest said Imogen could have been abducted from outside the apartment, but the police officers reminded him about the bread box.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart