This seemed more likely but, if so, they would by now have demanded a ransom.

Papa says that someone is going to demand a ransom for you.

In 1928, he was kidnapped by five white men who demanded a ransom of $50,000.

They demanded a $300 million ransom in the form of food for the poor and needy.

He may help, when I demand ransom for my captives.

Wouldn't they want to take over now or demand ransom or get us to do something for them?

Sometimes the kidnappers demand a "ransom" for the return of the dead body.

The plan was to demand a ransom, but they were found before the money was paid.

We are used to evil men demanding a ransom before their victim can be released.

The man then makes contact and demands a $2 million ransom in exchange for stopping the killing.