kidnapped
Example Sentences
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Nigeria's security forces have recorded a recent success in rescuing kidnapped victims.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
The distributor explained that the character depicted was a "living mummy" who was returned to her parents as a young adult, many years after having been kidnapped as a child.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Special Forces in a dramatic military operation in January, told the judge that he had been kidnapped and was a prisoner of war.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
This time around, Enola’s impending wedding is interrupted when she learns Sherlock’s been kidnapped and needs rescuing.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
“Being kidnapped sounds like bad luck to me,” Finn said, giggling.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
