ransoms 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of ransom
as in rescues
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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ransoms

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noun

plural of ransom

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  • Since the results are so good and procedures now have easier recoveries, more and more people are inclined to take the leap.
    Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The Super Bowl champion's season is paused with 56 total along with two fumble recoveries and two interceptions for 49 yards.
    Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Ransoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ransoms. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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