The kidnapper holds the victim to ransom until the ransom is paid.

The kidnapper holds the victim for ransom.

The kidnappers are holding the hostages to ransom.

The kidnappers held the victim to ransom until the ransom was paid.

The enemy is within striking range.

He pulls rank whenever he wants to get his way.

He is always pulling rank to get what he wants.

He pulled rank to get the promotion.

I ordered a plate of crab rangoon at the restaurant.

Her last name is Rancour.