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Secuestros

Part of Speech: noun, plural

Sense: A form of crime in which a person is unlawfully captured or detained, usually for ransom.

Usage:

1. The country experienced a surge in secuestros in the past decade.
2. The authorities managed to solve the secuestros case and rescue the victim.

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Part of Speech: noun, plural

Sense: In certain Spanish-speaking countries, refers to kidnappings or abductions.

Usage:

1. Secuestros have become a serious issue in some regions of Mexico.
2. The local newspaper reported a recent secuestros of a prominent businessman.

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