poach

Example Sentences

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There was a pinpoint header for the opener, a trademark channel run and rounding of Lize Kop for the second, and a press and poach from the Spurs goalkeeper's error for the third.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

His performance was so impressive that another team was eager to poach him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 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

“You don’t poach your girlfriend’s boyfriend! Never ever ever!”

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence