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4 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 pirates demanded a ransom for the release of the captured sailors held hostage on their ship.
During the school play, the toy bear was taken hostage by the mischievous puppet.
The alien spaceship took the scientist hostage to study human behavior.
The detective negotiated with the criminals to release the hostage safely.

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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