kidnapper
Americannoun
plural
kidnappersExample Sentences
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Just over a week into the search, when the FBI released footage of the suspected kidnapper, it seemed that the suspect's capture was imminent.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026
The videos, recovered by Google engineers, provided the first look at Guthrie’s kidnapper and last less than a minute.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026
The family has released two previous videos saying they are willing to speak with the potentail kidnapper, and asking to provide proof that her mother was alive.
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026
Rather than risk a military confrontation, they forced American troops to play the role of the sleazy kidnapper sneaking in windows.
From Salon • Jan. 21, 2026
And even worse, when she asked us to describe a trapezoid, which I wanted to raise my hand and say, "A trapezoid is another name for a scary kidnapper."
From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds
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