taking hostage

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Early Friday, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga accused Hungary of taking "hostage" a group of Ukrainian bank employees transporting $40 million, 35 million euros and nine kilogrammes of gold through the country.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

"It's a shame, sir. You are taking hostage a democratic TV show," said Leman Bleu TV Chief Editor Jeremy Seydoux, wagging his finger at the activist.

From Reuters • May 1, 2023

The regulations, however, do not allude to the practice of taking hostage.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 7 "Horticulture" to "Hudson Bay" by Various