as in kidnaping
the unlawful or forcible carrying away of a person or animal
discredited reports of abductions by aliens
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Nathan, 43, was subsequently arrested in connection with the murders as well as Seraphine's abduction.
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Laura Barcella, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Were the tales of alien abduction that became popular in the 1980s a kind of mass hallucination?
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
While both have been listed among the 24 hostages who are believed to be alive in Gaza, the video was the first proof of life their families have received since their abduction.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
The children's systematic abduction began before the invasion and grew as Russia took over more territory.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
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Laura Barcella, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Were the tales of alien abduction that became popular in the 1980s a kind of mass hallucination?
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
While both have been listed among the 24 hostages who are believed to be alive in Gaza, the video was the first proof of life their families have received since their abduction.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
The children's systematic abduction began before the invasion and grew as Russia took over more territory.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Abduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abduction. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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