demand a ransom

Examples (10)

• The kidnappers will demand a ransom for the safe return of the hostage.
• They threatened to demand a large ransom from the wealthy family.
• In the movie, the villains demanded a ransom of a million dollars.
• The hacker began to demand a ransom after encrypting all the company's data.
• Historically, pirates often demanded a ransom for captured ships and crews.
• The anonymous caller demanded a ransom for the stolen painting.
• If you ever get kidnapped, they will likely demand a ransom.
• The criminal gang chose to demand a ransom rather than harm their captive.
• She refused to give in to their threats, even when they demanded a ransom.
• The police advised the family not to pay if the abductors were to demand a ransom.