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ˈhos·tage-tak·ing N no pl

hostage-taking

zajetje n talcev

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The hostage-taking event has now sparked fears of copycat attacks at other jails. www.express.co.uk

Normally in hostage-taking situations, a government will not engage with the aggressor. www.independent.ie

Often the stand-offs and hostage-taking instances are that of a mentally distressed person and a different way is needed to deal with them. www.nunatsiaqonline.ca

As he explained it to the deputies, in future hostage-taking episodes the security agencies would have a formal statutory right to seize and detain the relatives of the suspected hostage-takers. en.wikipedia.org

He said that he had no sympathy for the rebels or for their hostage-taking. en.wikipedia.org

Balanced budgets and responsible government and negotiated compromises are out, showdowns and political hostage-taking are in. news.nationalpost.com

When it comes to the perilous business of hostage-taking, the stakes have never been higher. www.telegraph.co.uk

The hostage-taking appears to be uncoordinated, with different groups making various demands. en.wikipedia.org

The minimum sentence for hostage-taking was three years. en.wikipedia.org

Their records indicate hostage-taking overwhelmingly dominates the types of violence against seafarers. en.wikipedia.org

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