Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for captors
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Consider this trio the keepers of your wellness experience, the ones who dictate your diet, decipher data from your tests, alI in the name of longevity, a rather worthy endeavor.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026 -
The depiction of female shopkeepers and mothers, punctuated by women like me standing by concrete building blocks, underscores our importance as memory keepers within a society that has often needed rebuilding.—
Lara N. Dotson-Renta,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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According to wardens, a team of trackers spotted the twins on Saturday, with monitoring and protection measures in force to increase their chances of survival.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Forest wardens walk into Kyebi Forest Reserve in the East Akim Municipal district in Ghana.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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And the game pits two of the county’s best guards in junior Harmony Golightly of Mater Dei and Texas signee Amalia Holguin of Sage Hill.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Dolphins have three viable starting offensive linemen — Patrick Paul, Aaron Brewer and Austin Jackson — under contract, and that doesn’t include Jonah Savaiinaea, who was one of the worst starting offensive guards in the NFL last season.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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But parents and guardians can enroll now by filling out Form 4547 through the IRS when filing their tax returns.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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Students were transported to Bear Creek Middle School, where they could be be picked up by parents or guardians.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Pricing structures vary between dealers, retirement-account transactions often require coordination with custodians and storage providers, and purchases frequently involve direct interaction with company representatives.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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But details of the city’s budget process show all sides had a hand in making the decisions that led to the custodians getting laid off.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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