for ransom

Frequency: 7.915.0 per million words

Indicates the purpose or reason for an action.

ransomPREPOSITION

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for

Examples (10)

  • She was kidnapped and held for ransom.
  • They stole cattle for ransom.
  • The kidnappers demanded a large sum for his ransom.
  • The family struggled to raise the money for her ransom.
  • The pirates captured the ship and held its crew for ransom.
  • Negotiations were underway for the release of the hostages for ransom.
  • The valuable painting was stolen, presumably for ransom.
  • He was willing to pay anything for her ransom.
  • The villagers collected gold for the ransom of their chief.
  • The artifact was recovered after a substantial sum was paid for its ransom.