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kidnap

[kid-nap] / ˈkɪd næp /


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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

“They’re not going to kidnap my district here without a battle,” LaMalfa, 65, said Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025

They immediately kidnap our 17-year-old daughter for a night of dancing, making sure to accompany her back to camp.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

“How would you kidnap an immortal goddess? Is that even possible?”

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan




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