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hostage

[hos-tij] / ˈhɒs tɪdʒ /
NOUN
person held captive until captor's demand is met
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It’s a job that requires a doctorate, a love of Gouda and the diplomacy of a hostage negotiator.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Thirty-one civilians held hostage following a Sunday morning church attack in north-west Nigeria have been rescued, the army has said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Chelini, the hostage negotiator, said he has been getting calls from investors and old security contacts about the risks on the ground.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Coyle, from Colorado, was arrested in January 2025, according to the Foley Foundation, which advocates for the release of Americans taken hostage or arbitrarily detained abroad.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

I never feel like I’ve been taken hostage when it’s just us.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson




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