Sentence examples for hostage for from inspiring English sources

Carlos kept Elena hostage for three months.

"The Indians held us hostage for three days," he said.

They held him hostage for nearly an hour.

"We have been aware of this hostage for some time.

"I'm the only person who is holding a zoning hostage for something else," Mr. Devor said.

The two women were held hostage for 21 months before they were freed last month.

These are not ruses or phantom layoffs held hostage for budget negotiations.

In 2007, the Army of Islam held Alan Johnston, a BBC reporter, hostage for 16 weeks.

In 2005, the entire city was held hostage for three days.

Hill, his wife, & their 5 children, were held hostage for 19 hours.

In June, the Islamic State took 32 Turkish truck drivers hostage for almost a month.