hostage
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The new risk is different and, in some ways, harder to manage: It assumes that civilian power infrastructure becomes a military asset, a hostage or a weapon simply by existing in a conflict zone.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
"Taiwan's future cannot be decided by foreign forces, nor can it be held hostage by fear, division, or short-term interests," Lai said in a speech to mark the second year of his presidency.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
An MP will also be ceremonially taken "hostage" in Buckingham Palace while the King attends Parliament.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
With the mayor’s vocal support, Mr. Bratton put broken-windows policing to work, arresting “squeegee men” who smeared dirty rags across motorists’ windshields, holding them hostage for a “contribution.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
I refuse to be held hostage like this—not when Rhiannon will soon be waiting for me.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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