poaching

Example Sentences

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The 1700s statutes were not, in fact, limited to poaching, but were also meant to prevent “armed trespass, property theft or damage, and gun violence, whether intentional or accidental.”

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

For decades, it was eaten away by rampant deforestation and emptied by poaching.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Binturongs are a vulnerable species; they face threats from habitat destruction, poaching for traditional Asian medicines, and the fur and pet trade.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Musk’s AI unit had sued OpenAI last year for allegedly taking xAI’s trade secrets and poaching its employees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Out of habit, she almost declared the book so she could get double points, but—thinking of Babbage poaching her books—she pulled her finger back from the mouse right before she clicked.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman