Examples of 'were taken prisoner' in a sentence
Meaning of "were taken prisoner"
The phrase 'were taken prisoner' means that a group of individuals have been captured, detained, or imprisoned by an opposing force or authority. It is often used in the context of wars, conflicts, or situations where individuals are seized against their will and held captive. This phrase implies that the individuals' freedom has been restricted, and they may be subject to various restrictions, interrogation, or mistreatment by their captors
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were taken prisoner
Usually the crew were taken prisoner.
You were taken prisoner as a woman soldier.
Several of his daughters were taken prisoner as well.
They were taken prisoner without need of a bow.
We were so worried when we heard you were taken prisoner.
Once the people were taken prisoner by barbarians.
Her surviving crew surrendered and were taken prisoner.
Four men were taken prisoner by the submarine.
Gisburne thought that you were taken prisoner.
They were taken prisoner by the bad men.
The commandant and crew were taken prisoner.
Austrians were taken prisoner on this occasion.
Two other crew members were taken prisoner.
Most were taken prisoner and some committed suicide.
Schmidt and his driver were taken prisoner.
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Many were taken prisoner and some committed suicide.
The crew survived but were taken prisoner.
Rebels were taken prisoner by the government.
Karposh and the others were taken prisoner.
They were taken prisoner on the beach.
Both MacLean and MacDonald were taken prisoner.
Several who were taken prisoner were executed.
We lost our honor when we were taken prisoner.
All were taken prisoner by rebel forces and peasant militias.
He and most of his crew were taken prisoner.
They were taken prisoner by the general in the next district.
The two pilots were taken prisoner.
You were taken prisoner and thrown into their du.
Many of them died and many were taken prisoner.
Five were taken prisoner of war.
Towarzysz and soldiers were taken prisoner.
A few were taken prisoner.
Eight hundred soldiers were taken prisoner.
A great number were taken prisoner and brought before the consul.
The unit was defeated and many were taken prisoner.
Others were taken prisoner.
Four commandos were left behind and were taken prisoner.
Hundreds of soldiers were taken prisoner during these engagements.
He and another crew member survived and were taken prisoner.
Where they were taken prisoner.
Seventy idolaters were killed while another seventy were taken prisoner.
The rest were taken prisoner.
They were ordered to stop and four of them were taken prisoner.
Very few were taken prisoner.
We have reason to believe that several civilians were taken prisoner.
Ltalians were taken prisoner.
Most of her crew jumped overboard and were taken prisoner.
Italians were taken prisoner.
German casualties were much higher and many soldiers were taken prisoner.
The remainder were taken prisoner.
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