poach
Example Sentences
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Asked if he would poach any politicians from other parties, he said there were "a few good Tories in the SNP".
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
She also helped maintain Disney’s direct line to Fairyland, as Disney in 1957 would once again poach from Fairyland, this time puppeteer Bob Mills to run Disneyland’s budding marionette program.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026
In recent years, LIV Golf made attempts to poach high-profile golfers away from the PGA Tour to start its own golf circuit, which is financially supported by Saudi’s Public Investment Fund.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026
The arrangement resembles an "acquihire" – a practice increasingly common in Silicon Valley where larger tech companies poach key staff from smaller firms, leaving a small remnant of the company behind.
From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025
“Besides, he was jealous of Gareth. He was afraid that our brother would poach on his preserves. Our Gareth copied him, which did not suit the preux chevalier. You can’t have two knights without reproach.”
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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