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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 government worked tirelessly to rescue the hostages from the enemy camp.
The diplomatic crisis unfolded with the seizure of a foreign hostage.
A skilled negotiator was brought in to defuse the hostage crisis and bring about a peaceful resolution.

Hostage

hos-tij
nounA person held as security to ensure that certain conditions, terms, or promises are fulfilled by another.

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Last Updated On: July 9, 2024
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