kidnap

Example Sentences

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It added that the state department had confirmed it "is aware of Kittleson's kidnapping and working with the Iraqi government to secure her release".

From BBC

Two weeks after Ashaal’s kidnapping, Hani handed the recording and his analysis to authorities.

From Los Angeles Times

Guthrie said that before the kidnapping, her mother was in "tremendous pain" and had trouble walking.

From BBC

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