as in recovery
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Recent Examples of ransom
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
Her fame also meant a lot of people's thoughts ran first to the possibility of kidnapping and ransom as soon as reports that her mother was missing came out.
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Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
John Miller,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Just days after Nancy's disappearance, two ransom notes were sent, with the first demanding millions of dollars in Bitcoin in exchange for Nancy's return.
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Charmaine Patterson,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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Verb
Is violence or ransom money the motive for the crime?
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Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
Her fame also meant a lot of people's thoughts ran first to the possibility of kidnapping and ransom as soon as reports that her mother was missing came out.
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Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
The first note demanded a ransom of millions of dollars for her return.
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John Miller,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Just days after Nancy's disappearance, two ransom notes were sent, with the first demanding millions of dollars in Bitcoin in exchange for Nancy's return.
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Charmaine Patterson,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ransom
Verb
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Energy-saving tips, according to DTE DTE says high temperatures can result in a higher energy bill.
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Scheffler missed the fairway, landing his drive on a hill along the right side, while Hovland’s was clean, save for some casual water.
Noun
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Every plate contains high-quality protein to support muscle repair and recovery, carbohydrates to replenish energy stores, as well as omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, calcium, iron and magnesium.
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The destruction includes residential towers, apartment blocks, commercial structures and public facilities, further complicating recovery efforts.
Verb
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Rodríguez reported earlier that at least 33 people had been rescued so far, including several children.
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On Saturday, an 11-month-old baby was rescued from the ruins of a building.
Noun
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Private credit funds, notably Blackstone's BCRED, are under scrutiny as Q2 redemption figures and rising non-accrual rates, particularly in software, reveal ongoing pressures.
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This is especially true for high-value redemptions, like luxury hotels in popular areas and international premium cabin award flights.
Verb
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Winners have to go to a Florida Lottery district office to redeem these winning tickets.
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No minimum to redeem for cash back.
Noun
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An understanding of the all-encompassing law of Spirit, operating in our lives now, brings salvation, bountiful joy, and a deeper understanding of our wholeness as sons and daughters of God.
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YouTube is the great salvation of active research these days.
Noun
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Not Taylor Swift, not Timothée Chalamet, not any of the Wall Street masters of the universe and the Big Law partners and the Hollywood celebrities who thrashed violently in their seats when OG Anunoby came flying in as a deliverance — his fingertips seemingly sent from heaven.
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Or, truer to the inequity of the moment, deliverance for the faithful few; woe to us nonbelievers (ultimately this is a tax-bracket theology—the wealthier always seem to be more devout).
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“Ransom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ransom. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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