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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carjackings
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In 2025, 1,268 kidnappings were reported, a nearly 40% drop from the 2,058 kidnapping reported the previous year, the report stated.
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In the '30s, when the Lindbergh baby was abducted, kidnappings and ransoms were so common that high-profile people often secured kidnapping insurance.
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There have been 24 fetal abductions reported to the NCMEC in the United States since 1974, according to Steinbach.
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My Book of Firsts — and founded The JAYC Foundation, which helps families recovering from abductions or other traumatic events.
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“Carjackings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carjackings. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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