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Recent Examples of ransomed
Perhaps she had been struck over the head and wrapped in fabric and thrown in a crate, to be ransomed.
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ransomed
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Even small improvements can translate to billions saved and a measurable climate benefit.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Under the location where the PDF will be saved, set the file type dropdown to PDF.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Directed by Paul Greengrass, The Lost Bus tells the harrowing true story of a school bus driver, Kevein McKay (McConaughey), and a dedicated teacher, Mary Ludwig (Ferrera), who heroically rescued 22 children from a deadly California wildfire.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The father was later rescued and taken to Barstow Community Hospital, where he was treated and released.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
19 Sep. 2025
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The central bank said the vast majority of the bonds will be redeemed, with £21 billion worth of bonds sold.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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According to a press release obtained by PEOPLE, the deal can be redeemed in the Burger King app and online for pick-up orders.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Ransomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ransomed. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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