pay ransom

Example Sentences

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The FBI says it does not pay ransom in such attacks and advises victims not to either.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2023

The U.S. government has said that it does not pay ransom for hostages.

From Washington Post • Dec. 20, 2021

Adam Ki zinger, a Republican congressman from Illinois, told CNN he believed the US should negotiate with the kidnappers, but not pay ransom.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2021

“There are only three ways out of the prison: You escape, you pay ransom, or you die,” Abdullah said, referring to the detention center.

From Washington Times • Dec. 31, 2019

I gathered that you offered to pay ransom.

From Light of the Western Stars by Grey, Zane