kidnapping

Example Sentences

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The U.S. case against a Mexican governor is entwined with the mysterious kidnapping of Sinaloa cartel kingpin Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Sometimes, though, the birds recruit new helpers by kidnapping other groups’ young.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson was released by Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah a week after her kidnapping in Baghdad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Barring another appeal, Rivas will be sent back to her home country to stand trial on charges of aggravated kidnapping.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Nurse Beverly would never be involved in a kidnapping.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix