3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Hostage' in a Sentence
"A person held as security to ensure that certain conditions, terms, or promises are fulfilled by another." more
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The diplomat was held hostage until a diplomatic solution could be reached.
The government condemned the hostage's capture as an act of terrorism.
The courtroom erupted in tension as the prosecutor revealed a key witness who had been a hostage to the truth for years.
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