ransom
Example Sentences
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The typically sunny news anchor confirmed that she had heard media reports of a ransom letter and her family was working to do "everything that we can."
From Barron's
She says she is aware of reports of a ransom demand and that the family is ready to talk.
From Los Angeles Times
In the video, Savannah Guthrie, sitting with her brother and sister, acknowledged reports of a ransom letter in the media.
The statement comes as details of the case have trickled out and after several news outlets reported receiving possible ransom notes requesting money in exchange for Nancy Guthrie’s release.
From Los Angeles Times
No group has said it was behind Sunday's raid, but the attack is part of a wider security crisis in Nigeria, with kidnapping for ransom becoming more common.
From BBC
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