Examples of 'was taken prisoner' in a sentence

Meaning of "was taken prisoner"

This phrase describes a situation where someone has been captured or arrested by an enemy or opposing force. It signifies the loss of freedom and the confinement of the individual against their will. It is often used in the context of warfare, conflict, or criminal activities to indicate that someone has been apprehended and is being held captive

How to use "was taken prisoner" in a sentence

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was taken prisoner
I myself was taken prisoner in my own command tent.
It is not known whether he was taken prisoner or killed.
Edith was taken prisoner during an enemy advance.
She was with my friend when he was taken prisoner.
Morosini was taken prisoner as he tried to flee in a boat.
He parachuted to the ground and was taken prisoner.
Buckner was taken prisoner after the surrender.
It was during the battle that he was taken prisoner.
Reginald was taken prisoner in the melee.
He along with his colleagues was taken prisoner.
Sulima was taken prisoner and executed.
The remainder of the company was taken prisoner.
He was taken prisoner and later exiled.
His fleet was defeated and he was taken prisoner.
He was taken prisoner when the island fell.
This could well be where he was taken prisoner.
He was taken prisoner at the ferry raid.
Wilcke bailed out and was taken prisoner of war.
Samson was taken prisoner and blinded by his enemies.
During this period he was taken prisoner of war.
Barney was taken prisoner and exchanged several times.
He ejected and was taken prisoner.
She was taken prisoner in this country.
I was told my oldest son was taken prisoner.
He was taken prisoner and released after the war.
One soldier was taken prisoner.
Loadmaster EugeneHasenfus parachuted to safety and was taken prisoner.
Cisneros was taken prisoner and received medical care.
But a friend of mine was taken prisoner.
I was taken prisoner by the frenchwoman.
Perhaps your friend was taken prisoner.
I was taken prisoner by the humans.
During the battle he was taken prisoner.
He was taken prisoner somewhere.
One native family was taken prisoner.
This man was taken prisoner around about that time.
Sjöblad had to surrender and was taken prisoner.
She was taken prisoner.
Patey survived and was taken prisoner.
He was taken prisoner and repatriated after the war ended.
He was not killed but he was taken prisoner.
I was taken prisoner in combat today.
Another white man was taken prisoner.
He was taken prisoner by the bears.
Unfortunately for him he was taken prisoner.
When he was taken prisoner at.
There was of course the three times he was taken prisoner.
Her master was taken prisoner.
I do not know under what circumstances he was taken prisoner.
The pilot ejected and was taken prisoner by rebel forces.

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