100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "ransom"

Definition

Ransom (noun) refers to the sum of money or payment demanded or paid for the release of a captive or kidnapped person. It can also refer more generally to any price or payment demanded for the release of something.

Synonyms

• Payment
• Price
• Redemption
• Release fee
• Hostage fee

Antonyms

• Donation
• Gift
• Free
• Release without payment

Examples

1. The kidnappers demanded a ransom for the safe return of the hostages.
2. They were forced to ransom their friend after he was taken.
3. The ransom was set at a million dollars.
4. She wondered if they would ever be able to ransom the artifact.
5. Authorities worked to negotiate the ransom amount.
6. He had to ransom the document back from the collector.
7. The family felt helpless while waiting for the ransom call.
8. After days of negotiations, they finally agreed to ransom the victim.
9. The ransom demand was made via a mysterious call.
10. He was accused of trying to ransom the stolen car.
11. They refused to pay the ransom despite the threats.
12. The police were unable to trace the ransom payment.
13. She was relieved to hear they managed to ransom her brother.
14. The film depicted a dramatic attempt to ransom a kidnapped child.
15. It was hard to believe that someone would try to ransom a pet.
16. The ransom note was filled with strange symbols.
17. Would you pay a ransom for a loved one?
18. The company had to ransom its data after a cyber attack.
19. He was determined to ransom his childhood memories.
20. The ransom was too high for them to consider.
21. She couldn't bear the thought of having to ransom her own son.
22. The authorities were able to prevent the ransom from being paid.
23. They planned to ransom the painting from the art thief.
24. The ransom demand shocked the entire community.
25. He suggested they should ransom the missing items.
26. The kidnappers gave them a deadline to ransom the child.
27. She felt guilty for having to ransom her brother.
28. The ransom was delivered in unmarked bills.
29. They had to ransom their way out of a dangerous situation.
30. The ransom was a hefty sum that they struggled to gather.
31. He had heard stories of people who had to ransom their loved ones.
32. The team worked tirelessly to ransom the missing journalist.
33. The ransom was negotiated down after days of talks.
34. They refused to ransom the artwork back to its owner.
35. The criminals were caught before they could collect the ransom.
36. Many families have to ransom relatives in dire situations.
37. The ransom was paid, but the hostage was never found.
38. He couldn't believe he had to ransom his own possessions.
39. The police advised against paying the ransom.
40. She was terrified they would ransom her pet.
41. He had to ransom the family heirloom from the pawn shop.
42. The ransom was a secret until it was revealed in court.
43. It was a risky move to ransom an item of such value.
44. The ransom negotiations were tense and complicated.
45. They decided to ransom the goods back from the pirates.
46. The ransom text message was chilling.
47. She felt relieved when they managed to ransom her father.
48. The authorities insisted they should not ransom anything.
49. The ransom involved in the case was staggering.
50. They had to ransom the car after it was stolen.
51. The documentary explored how families cope with ransom demands.
52. The ransom situation escalated quickly.
53. She was prepared to ransom her possessions if necessary.
54. The ransom was delivered in a brown envelope.
55. They managed to ransom the child without involving the police.
56. The emotional toll of having to ransom someone is immense.
57. They had no choice but to ransom the important documents.
58. The ransom was meant to be a secret transaction.
59. He was surprised to learn they had to ransom their friend.
60. The ransom amount was kept confidential.
61. They were able to ransom the stolen items back successfully.
62. It was a heartbreaking decision to ransom the dog.
63. They had to ransom the car back after it was illegally impounded.
64. The ransom demand came with threats of violence.
65. He felt guilty for agreeing to ransom the laptop.
66. She couldn't believe they were trying to ransom her.
67. The ransom that was paid led to more criminal activities.
68. They did not want to ransom their dignity.
69. The ransom was delivered by an anonymous courier.
70. He planned to ransom the rare book from the collector.
71. The ransom negotiations lasted for several days.
72. She had heard horror stories of people who failed to ransom their loved ones.
73. The ransom sum was a life-changing amount of money.
74. They were relieved to find a way to ransom their friend.
75. The ransom had to be paid in cash and untraceable.
76. He had to ransom the family pet to ensure its safety.
77. The kidnappers refused to lower the ransom price.
78. The ransom was a small price to pay for peace of mind.
79. They needed to ransom the important files from the hacker.
80. The ransom letter was filled with threats.
81. They struggled to find ways to ransom their items back.
82. The ransom was paid, but the police were still on the trail.
83. She was determined to ransom her way back to safety.
84. The ransom demand had a deadline that was rapidly approaching.
85. They had to ransom the stolen vehicle from the gang.
86. The ransom negotiations took an unexpected turn.
87. He couldn't sleep, worrying about how to ransom his sister.
88. The ransom was a burden on their finances.
89. They were able to ransom the laptop back from the thieves.
90. The ransom was delivered in cash.
91. Many families feel pressured to ransom loved ones.
92. The ransom request came through an anonymous email.
93. They had no idea how to ransom the child without getting caught.
94. The ransom negotiations were fraught with tension.
95. She was relieved to hear they managed to ransom the hostage.
96. The ransom was a matter of life and death.
97. The authorities advised against attempting to ransom the victim.
98. The ransom amount was outrageous and unrealistic.
99. It was heart-wrenching to have to ransom something dear.
100. They had to ransom the important data from the hackers.