as in saving
to free from captivity or punishment by paying a price
the prince emptied the treasury to ransom his son from the kidnappers
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Immediate gratification often outweighs long-term goals, creating a constant tension between saving and spending.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025 -
What began as a school assignment has evolved into a potential life-saving tool for explosive ordnance disposal teams across the Defense Department.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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The documentary keeps wanting to treat Noam as just a father and grandfather rescuing his family, a reminder of the Israeli victims of 10/7 and the hostages still being held in Gaza.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Sep. 2025
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As for Troop 26, rescuing Troop 10’s former leader goes well beyond merit badge recognition.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Ransoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ransoming. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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