kidnapped

Example Sentences

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The mood stood in stark contrast to their first court appearance, when Maduro gave a speech lasting several minutes claiming he had been kidnapped and was innocent.

From BBC

US television host Savannah Guthrie on Wednesday described her family's "agony" in her first television interview since her mother was apparently kidnapped nearly two months ago in a case that has gripped the nation.

From Barron's

Andy Chelini once had a booming business as a hostage-release negotiator, fielding calls every week or two from desperate families and companies seeking his help to free kidnapped loved ones.

From The Wall Street Journal

Governor James Orengo alleged Tuju had been "kidnapped".

From BBC

It isn’t as if she got kidnapped.

From Literature