Kidnapped
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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A spokesperson for Borno state Governor Babagana Umara Zulum said he had met survivors on Friday, offering food and other supplies, while promising them "we will do everything possible" to rescue the kidnapped and restore order.
From BBC
Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped from her home on Feb. 1, thrusting Savannah Guthrie and her family into the national spotlight.
From Los Angeles Times
“Wait. You’re not worried I’ll get kidnapped or something?”
From Literature
Gretzmacher is thought to be the first EU citizen to be kidnapped since Niger's 2023 military coup, underlining the sharp security deterioration experienced in the country since the military takeover.
From BBC
Out of a total 89 foreigners kidnapped, 38 held Chinese passports - significantly higher than the next most common nationality, those from India who number 14.
From BBC
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