Sentence examples for hold captive from inspiring English sources

Within Syria, Kurdish forces hold captive Islamic State fighters from around the world.

When it was published seven years ago, the book told an interesting and thought-provoking story about the growing ability of mere brands to hold captive entire economies.

Dr. Tadataka Yamada, executive director of global health at the Gates Foundation, disagreed with Dr. Kochi's conclusions, saying the foundation did not second-guess or "hold captive" scientists or research partnerships that it backed.

In days leading up to the inauguration, guerrilla offensives razed the main military and police bases for counter-narcotics operations at Miraflores, killing and wounding scores of Colombians, and bringing to 210 the number of security forces that the rebels claim to hold captive.

"To [Mayor Eric Garcetti] the misery of the poor is not going to hold captive the gentrifying desires of the rich downtown," she said.

And choosing to hold captive this core part of self is a voice to compartmentalize the most meaningful pieces of ourselves.

But where the original game's nostalgia is captivating, Telltale is held captive by it.

They are still held captive.

Had they been held captive too long?

Two women she held captive later died.

The culture is being held captive.