most wanted

Example Sentences

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The Chinese, who had put Fang atop their most wanted list of Tiananmen protesters, demanded him back, which America refused.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Just weeks ago, from the foothills of the mountains Dezi Freeman had disappeared into months before, police told the world they "strongly" believed Australia's most wanted man was dead.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

What they most wanted was their sovereignty and their land ownership respected.

From Slate • Mar. 16, 2026

TAPALPA, Mexico — The most wanted man in Mexico was hiding out next to a country club.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Booth did not know he would be damned in the morning newspapers as the most wanted man in America.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson