Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in the north-western state of Katsina at the end of last month.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
The alert said that the girl was last seen with Fregosojuarez, who allegedly abducted her in a 2019 Land Rover Discovery, on Sunday at about 4 a.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
On a September night in 1961, Hill's grandfather Barney and his wife Betty believed they were abducted by aliens as they returned home from vacation.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
Elizabeth Smart—who made headlines when she was abducted at age 14—is now 38 and a married mother of three.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
I haven’t been abducted since the barbecue, but I’ve been thinking about the sluggers more than I care to admit.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
