Example Sentences

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In 1850, Congress passed a second version of the Fugitive Slave Act, which allowed slave-owners to contract private bounty-hunters to recover enslaved people who had escaped into free states.

From Salon • Oct. 2, 2021

When I visited the spot a few days ago, it was to discover that bounty-hunters had been the night before.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2021

Still, watching the former PM pursued by bounty-hunters does add an agreeable something to the gaiety of the nation.

From The Guardian • Aug. 28, 2012

While in Europe she inherits a fortune, bequeathed to her for the purpose of securing her freedom, but which causes her to become the object of scheming bounty-hunters.

From The Guardian • Jun. 23, 2010