poach

Example Sentences

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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

“This is good poaching ground for us,” the first-time winner said in the Globes press room after the show’s comedy series win.

From Los Angeles Times

The president said earlier this year that Epstein’s poaching of employees like Giuffre was part of the reason their friendship came to an end.

From Salon

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

There is frustration at NSW Police, who have for years been warned by the Muslim community of hate preachers poaching their young men.

From BBC