Example Sentences
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For many of the countries involved, the State Department has issued travel advisories recommending that Americans do not travel to them, citing the danger of kidnapping, crime, terrorism and civil unrest.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
The kidnapping and arrest of Zambada occurred during the presidency of Joe Biden.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
Last year, her ex-husband lodged a complaint with the police accusing her of kidnapping their daughters, in the latest development of their bitter custody dispute.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
"What they used to say is that under the law it's classified as kidnapping but it isn't kidnapping because she's my mum," he said.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
First, Giant John had to be convinced that Maniac was not kidnapping his brothers.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
