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18 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Captive'

The princess, held captive in the tower, awaited her brave rescuer.

The ancient ruins revealed evidence of a captive civilization long forgotten.

The captive soldier showed remarkable resilience, maintaining hope even in the darkest moments of imprisonment.

The detective skillfully interrogated the captive suspect to gather crucial information about the crime.

The pirates demanded a hefty ransom for the release of the captive sailors.

The medieval castle had a dungeon where the rulers would imprison their captive enemies.

Despite being captive to her fear of heights, she climbed the mountain for a sense of accomplishment.

The chess player strategically kept his opponent's piece captive, gaining a tactical advantage.

The ancient castle served as a captive witness to centuries of history and change.

The captive feeling of solitude weighed heavily on him as he wandered through the abandoned town.

The captive fascination with outer space led the young student to pursue a career in astrophysics.

The tribal chief negotiated the release of the captive tribe members captured during a territorial dispute.

The court sentenced the captor to a lengthy prison term for keeping the individual as a captive for years.

The captive bird, though confined, sang a beautiful melody from its cage in the corner of the room.

The captive atmosphere in the theater intensified as the audience awaited the climax of the thrilling mystery play.

The captive nation celebrated its independence with a grand parade and festive events.

The magician astounded the captive audience with a series of mind-bending illusions during the live performance.

The captive audience in the courtroom listened intently as the lawyer presented a compelling case for the defense.

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