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Continue reading … 'VERY SCARED OF HIM' – Freed hostage says Hamas captors feared Trump, 'wanted' Harris to win.
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FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
An Israeli hostage feed after being held by Hamas said his captors improved his treatment after President Trump’s return to the Oval Office was confirmed in November.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 29 May 2025
Edan endured hunger, eating only hummus, pita bread, rice and whatever his captors served him from cans, his father said, a reflection of the food scarcity in Gaza since the start of the war.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 19 May 2025
Over the course of the week, the hostages seemingly began to sympathize with their captors and even defended their actions to authorities, according to the outlet.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 28 June 2025
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FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
An Israeli hostage feed after being held by Hamas said his captors improved his treatment after President Trump’s return to the Oval Office was confirmed in November.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 29 May 2025
Edan endured hunger, eating only hummus, pita bread, rice and whatever his captors served him from cans, his father said, a reflection of the food scarcity in Gaza since the start of the war.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 19 May 2025
Over the course of the week, the hostages seemingly began to sympathize with their captors and even defended their actions to authorities, according to the outlet.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for captor
Noun
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Otherwise, local races – mayor, city legislative body, school board, county jailer, etc. – are the responsibility of the county clerk.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Over the span of about a half a day, the jailer said, 53 inmates used the glitch to pad their commissary accounts, which can be used to buy things like food items and toiletries and to fund phone calls and other communications with the outside world.—
Josh Wood,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 June 2025
Noun
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In 2022, the U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Iranian officials and entities responsible for a crackdown on protesters, including Evin Prison warden Hedayat Farzadi, who was known for his brutal tactics.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
22 July 2025
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In May 2018, a warden at Arizona State Prison Complex Tucson met with Vitellaro and told him he would be reassigned to a residential unit.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
17 July 2025
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Wyatt Kaiser is 22 and looks like a keeper.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Callender was back in his usual role as Inter Miami’s starting keeper on Sunday night against Toronto FC at Chase Stadium.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Fire Hazard Severity Zones are determined by the state fire marshal based on an area’s physical characteristics like slope, vegetation, winds and weather.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
8 July 2025
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The two state agencies would also be required to request an inspection from the state fire marshal or a local government.—
Jayme Lozano Carver,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The deaths of at least 27 children and staff at Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas have some parents and guardians questioning the safety of summer camps, especially as global warming increases risks of extreme weather.—
Julia Simon,
NPR,
18 July 2025
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All 17 plaintiffs are former foster youth or parents or guardians of former foster youth, and are listed in court documents as John Doe or Jane Doe plaintiffs.—
Theresa Clift
July 18,
Sacbee.com,
18 July 2025
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The district's plan doesn’t require support staff, like front office, custodian or cafeteria workers, to reapply for their jobs.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Parents or account custodians could place up to an additional $5,000 in post-tax contributions annually into the account, which would invest in index funds.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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“Captor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captor. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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