kidnap
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"I thought they were going to kidnap us. I ran to a taco stand to take cover with the people there," Medina told AFP.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
At the same time, bald eagles were rumored to sometimes kidnap human babies and fly away with them in their talons.
From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026
Beijing would seek to extradite or kidnap him if he were deported to a third country.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
A father reconnects with his former group of revolutionaries following the kidnap of his daughter.
From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025
“Whatever. Artemis is a lot more powerful than that. Who could kidnap her? And why?”
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
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