The captors of the kidnapped kept his family on tenterhooks

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The captors of the kidnapped kept his family on tenterhooks.

A. in excited wait

B. in seething anger

C. on constant move

D. in anxious suspense

Answer: Option D

on tenterhooks: in a state of suspense or agitation because of uncertainty about a future event.

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